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At the recent public hearing on Mayor Lovely Warren’s decision to terminate the city’s red-light camera program, we were treated to claims about the program unfairly impacting those living in the inner city, as if lower economic status is a defense for poor driving skills. Interestingly enough, the fact that ANY traffic fines disproportionately impact those with less disposable income was not discussed. Apparently, Warren has no plans for Rochester to do away with fines for speeding, DUI, or driving without a license. A pity that a sort of “Wonderful Life” scenario wasn’t possible where those children and adults who would have been injured and worse without red-light cameras appeared to state their case for retaining the program. I wonder what Mayor Warren plans to say to the family of the future victims run over by those who recklessly blast through red lights knowing that any form of penalty is highly unlikely with the cameras turned off? MICHAEL J. NIGHAN
Better ways to change drivers’ behavior The mayor’s reasoning and yours is flawed and pedestrian (“Lovely
Warren’s right about red-light cameras,” December 14) if the issue is
changing the behavior of drivers at intersections (in the name of safety). I, as well as you and the mayor, am against the economic inequity of fines because of the disparate effect. In the interest of creativity and logical thinking, there are many solutions that would encourage drivers to become safety conscious without causing economic hardship: attending classes on driving safety, including red-light issues; community service; and assignment to stand with a crossing guard at school crossings.
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Given a few contemplative moments, I am sure that you and the mayor would find many other alternatives that do not pander to folks who can change their driving habits to benefit all of us. These no-cost alternatives would help change behavior more effectively, because time is sometimes more valuable than money. ERIC FAIRCHILD
Local Republicans serve themselves
Regarding the recent 2017 county budget vote in the Legislature and the “cynical ploy” by the GOP resulting in the scuttling of the plan for a downtown DMV office (News, December 14), this is not the first time something like this happened at the eleventh hour. Back in December 2007, when the 2008 budget was virtually set to be approved, a Republican legislator submitted a last-minute amendment to move $225,000 from part of the annual budget allocation for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County to Monroe Community College to establish a program that at the time resided at Cooperative Extension. This nearly resulted in bringing the local Extension operation down completely since the $225,000 was almost half of what had been up to that time a pretty much annual contribution of about $600,000 — roughly a third of the local Extension’s annual budget. To further add to the cynicism, the Republican legislator who proposed the amendment was a board member of the local Extension; so needless to say, the amendment was approved, much to the surprise and dismay of the Extension board, staff, and the many thousands in the community that the Extension serves. Within hours after the amended 2008 budget was approved, MCC announced the birth of a new agriculturefocused program, and the person eventually appointed to head the program was the same person who had run the identical program at the Extension. This person had resigned from the Extension days after the budget vote. Bottom line: the same playbook continues to be used by the County Legislature Republicans for their own political benefit and to the disservice of
Monroe County residents. BILL WYNNE
Former executive director, Cornell Cooperative Extension
Thoughts on the Electoral College
There is a metaphysical component to the Electoral College debate (Urban Journal, December 21). Are we a nation of flesh-and-blood human beings or a collection of politically arbitrary entities called “states?” After all, the preamble to the Constitution begins with the words, “We the People of the United States.” The word “people” is clearly the priority here. And did not our Supreme Court decide that “one person, one vote” is the law of the land? My vote counts less than my fellow citizen in New Mexico as a proportion of the electoral vote. The way our senators are chosen, two to each state no matter how large, would seem to be adequate protection for the less-populated states. The way the Electoral College works now is no less than the tyranny of the minority. REV. RICHARD S. GILBERT
Port planning
The Charlotte Community Association plans to hold a design charrette for the Port of Rochester (News, December 21).
Hey, it only took 40 years to dig a hole in the ground. The marina is great. Now let’s line North River Street with shops, galleries, and food-related businesses with one or two stories of housing above. JOHNNY
I don’t think the group of people driving this have any intention of any development being done. This is just their way of putting the brakes on any development and disguising it as “discussion.” They’ve already proven in the past that their only objective is to throw grenades on any development ideas and try to make their minority voice appear as the majority. Unfortunately, they are really good bullies. JASONW1
I love the new marina! I also favor a quaint look for the future. Charlotte cannot support huge density of high-rises.
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Truth, lies, and politics: how smart are voters? Do we have any responsibilities as American citizens? Do we have a responsibility to be informed, for instance, and to know what we’re talking about? To look for truth? One of the inconceivable stories in this inconceivable year was that Hillary Clinton has been operating a child-abuse ring in a Washington DC pizza place named Comet Ping Pong. That little howler convinced a North Carolina man named Edgar Maddison Welch to drive to Washington to save the children. Fortunately Welch, didn’t hurt anybody when he opened fire in the restaurant, and he surrendered to police. That’s only one example of the trash being spread on the internet right now. But people have been gobbling it up. Conspiracy theories aren’t new, and no amount of evidence seems to matter. There are still people who believe zany stories about the 9/11 attacks, John F. Kennedy’s assassination, the US landing on the moon. Accusations still make the rounds that the murder of 20 little children and six adults at Newtown, Connecticut, was a hoax. Fortunately, most of the people believing that stuff don’t do anything as dangerous as Edgar Maddison Welch did. But some of them are causing plenty of harm. The father of one child who died in Newtown has been repeatedly harassed by people insisting that he prove that his son is dead. Comet Ping Pong’s owners and employees have gotten death threats. Employees of another pizza place and a bookstore near Comet Ping Pong have been accused of being involved in the fictitious Clinton child-abuse ring. The Comet Ping Pong story apparently originated on a white supremacist website and then spread like wildfire. Also spreading like wildfire: stories that Hillary Clinton is a murderer. One of the folks spreading those tales is syndicated talk-radio show host Alex Jones, who has insisted that Clinton “has personally murdered and chopped up and raped” children, and that dozens of close associates of both Clintons have died mysteriously. Earlier this month, I was astonished to hear Marc Fisher – one of the Washington Post reporters covering the Comet Ping Pong story – maintain on the PBS NewsHour that the folks swallowing this claptrap are smart people. “You know,” Fisher said, “I think there is a tendency to dismiss the people who
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Second of a series on the 2016 presidential election and what comes next. spread these stories as uneducated or simply not understanding the technology they’re dealing with.” “Anything but the case,” Fisher continued. “They tend to be quite educated people. They tend to be people who are very well-connected online.” “Quite educated”? No well-educated person would believe this stuff. And I can’t imagine that things will get better after Donald Trump takes office. The president-elect lies with abandon. Some of his close advisers have insisted with a straight face that there’s no such thing as truth any more, that what’s true to one person isn’t necessarily true to another. Facts don’t matter. Way too many Americans seem to feel they have no responsibility to think for themselves, no responsibility to seek the truth. It’s convenient to blame the bloggers, blame Fox News, blame Facebook for perpetuating this stuff. But that’s a cop-out. The primary responsibility lies with each American citizen. It’s one thing to disagree with a candidate’s stand on things like abortion rights, school choice, what the US should be doing in Syria, and whether taxes are too high. It’s another to believe that a presidential candidate is operating a sex ring in a pizza place. A lot of media folks and political leaders seem worried about whether Russia has been messing around with our democracy. I’m worried, too. But I’m far more worried, frankly, about the state of the American intellect, about our unwillingness to challenge what we read and hear unless it reinforces what we believe. Truth does matter, our president-elect’s thoughts to the contrary. But it will matter in our democracy only if we want it to.
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New Rochester VA facility approved The US Department of Veterans Affairs will open a new facility for veterans’ health care at Marketplace Center on Calkins Road. It will provide primary care, mental health care, women’s health services, eye care, dental care, and radiology. Construction will begin immediately.
Obama commutes local man’s sentence
President Obama in his last days in office commuted the sentence of Reuben Bullock, a Rochester-area man, to end in December 2018. Bullock was convicted and sentenced to 17 years in federal prison in 2006 after being charged with drug possession with intent to sell.
RIT details path of plastics
Rochester Institute of Technology researchers released a study showing that 10,000 metric tons of plastics enter the Great Lakes each year; 1,400 metric tons a year go into Lake Ontario. They also modeled the way that the plastics move through the lakes. Matthew Hoffman, an assistant professor in the School of Mathematical Sciences, and Eric Hittinger, assistant professor of public policy, authored the report.
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Students’ tormenters sentenced
Four people were sentenced in the December 2015 abduction and torture of two University of Rochester students. Lydell Strickland, the ringleader, received 155 years in prison. David Alcaraz-Ubiles was sentenced to 15 years. Two others received seven years each.
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White still pursuing military school
Proposals sought for North Clinton
The City of Rochester has started soliciting proposals from developers for the long-delayed La Marketa project on North Clinton Avenue. Mayor Lovely Warren says that the city is looking to turn the 800 block of North Clinton into a Latin American village plaza. Proposals are due by March 3, 2017.
A proposal made earlier this year for a military academy within the Rochester City School District continues to draw support and criticism.
County gets money to fight homelessness
More than $60 million in federal dollars will go to 39 organizations in Upstate New York to help end homelessness. Monroe County agencies will get approximately $12 million. The agencies include Catholic Charities of Rochester for Lafayette Housing and Spiritus Christi Prison Outreach for Frederick Douglass Apartments.
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Van White, president of the Rochester school board, says a military school would meet the needs of students who want a more structured environment. FILE PHOTO
School board President Van White recently sought advice from Paul Vallas, a nationally-known superintendent who has worked with the Chicago, Philadelphia, and New Orleans school systems. Vallas is both hailed and derided for opening numerous charter and military schools. White is pursuing answers to tough questions raised by the school board after the release of a feasibility report on the proposal earlier this year. Finding funding for the school is the biggest concern, he says. “Paul knows the various revenue sources available for something like this,” he says. White is exploring a possible collaboration with the Greece school district, but that idea is only in the discussion phase, he says. The city school board has heard from anti-war activists who are passionately opposed to a military academy. And some board members aren’t enthusiastic about it, either.
Board member Liz Hallmark questions the need for any new school, given that the district’s student population is shrinking. And the district is trying to shift to a restorative justice school culture, which contrasts sharply from the disciplinary approach favored by military academies, Hallmark says. The full board has never had an open discussion about the proposal, she says. And she’d prefer that any recommendation for a new school come from the superintendent, she says. But White is convinced that some parents and students want a more structured environment. And some suburbanites may be willing to consider the city school district if there’s a military academy, he says. A military school isn’t for every student, but it’s an alternative choice, White says. “I have a job to make sure every student graduates, and for some, this is a positive option,” he says.
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Some people with vision, hearing, and seizure conditions back ridesharing as a convenient and effective transportation solution. But in communities with ridesharing services, drivers often pass up passengers who use wheelchairs or have service animals, says Ericka Jones, systems advocate with the Center for Disability Rights.
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Waiting for Uber dreams to come true Uber and Lyft are most likely on their way to Upstate, but they’re stuck in traffic. State lawmakers have been circulating draft legislation that would clear the way for ridesharing in Upstate. There’d been speculation that the bills could get a vote during a possible special session this week, but talks to hold the session have collapsed. The issue will now be front and center when the Legislature’s new session starts in January. Jesse Sleezer, spokesperson for Senator Rich Funke, says that he wouldn’t be surprised to see an Upstate ridesharing measure in the governor’s budget, which the Legislature will receive in early 2017. Funke supports ridesharing. Assembly Democratic Majority Leader Joe Morelle also supports Upstate ridesharing and may take the lead getting the legislation through his chamber. Uber leads the charge to legalize Upstate ridesharing and has rolled out a seven-figure ad buy in Upstate markets. In Rochester, Mayor Lovely Warren, County Executive Cheryl Dinolfo, the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, and some nonprofits have come out in support of ridesharing.
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But ridesharing operators such as Uber and Lyft need a fundamental fix in state insurance law before they can operate Upstate. Basically, they need group policies to cover drivers while they’re carrying fares, since drivers’ personal auto policies won’t. Uber insures each driver for $1 million. Regulatory questions need to be addressed, too, such as what driver background checks will look like and how drivers’ employment status will be determined. The companies want a statewide regulatory system, but taxis and other livery services are regulated on a city-by-city basis. Morelle could not be reached for comment last week, but in the past he’s said that taxis and ridesharing services should compete on a level field; he’s floated the idea of a single statewide system to regulate both. Taxi groups say that companies such as Uber and Lyft underpay drivers and undercut their industry. (Both companies currently operate at a substantial loss.) Some people with vision, hearing, and seizure conditions back ridesharing as a convenient and effective transportation solution. But in
Rochester taxi drivers rallied against Uber earlier this year. FILE PHOTO
communities with ridesharing services, drivers often pass up passengers who use wheelchairs or have service animals, says Ericka Jones, systems advocate with the Center for Disability Rights. CDR wants commitments from ridesharing companies that at least 10 percent to 20 percent of their in-service vehicles will be wheelchair accessible; accessibility is already a problem with Rochester taxis, Jones says. CDR wants Warren, Dinolfo, and other elected leaders to withhold their support until that happens.
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The last word on red-light cameras City Council’s 6-3 vote last week to get rid of red-light cameras followed a long and sometimes testy debate between some Council members and Mayor Lovely Warren at a committee meeting before Council met. Council members Carolee Conklin and Matt Haag were the most vocal. Haag said that Warren was taking a “baby-bath water” approach by throwing out the entire program when studies show that the cameras have significantly reduced accidents at some intersections. The city should tweak the program to eliminate the problems but keep the benefits, he said. Warren said that she voted in favor of starting the program years ago because she believed it would improve safety. But since accident rates stayed the same or increased at some intersections with cameras, she couldn’t accept that argument, anymore, she said. The program also disproportionately impacts the poor, Warren said. The $50 fine may not seem like much, but for many city families, it’s catastrophic; they may have to choose between paying the fine and paying the electric bill, for example, she said. City residents owe more than $8 million in outstanding fines from redlight tickets. But some people at a public hearing held the day before the Council vote said that every fine disproportionately affects the poor, and that shouldn’t be a reason to get rid of the program.
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Doc examines migration of Latinos
The Rochester Committee on Latin America and Veterans for Peace
Chapter 23 will present “Harvest of Empire: The Untold Story of Latinos in America,” a documentary film, on Wednesday, January 4. The film, which was directed by Peter Getzels and Eduardo López, is based on the book by Juan Gonzalez. The film explores the link between US intervention in the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Nicaragua,
and El Salvador and the huge migration of Latinos to the US. The film also examines US wars with Latin America and its relationships with some of history’s most notorious dictators. It will be shown at Downtown United Presbyterian Church, 121 North Fitzhugh Street, at 7 p.m.
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The Lounge – located at 9 South Main Street in Pittsford – offers tapas style dining with craft cocktails in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. PHOTO BY KEVIN FULLER
The full experience [ CHOW HOUND ] BY KATIE LIBBY
Joseph Cipolla, owner and executive chef of The Kitchen and now The Lounge, says he and his team “want to create the whole night out.” “I like to create things that relate to my own life,” Cipolla says. “My wife and I get all dressed up for a night out, and when dinner is over we want a place we can go for a cocktail after with a friendly relaxed atmosphere.” The Lounge — located at 9 South Main Street, right next door to The Kitchen, in the Village of Pittsford — opened in November and aims to fit that after-dinner niche with classic cocktails and tapas. The menu is influenced by tapas restaurants in Spain, where “you can sit down and try 10 different items, and you don’t feel like you can’t move after,” Cipolla says. Cipolla orders his seafood from Browne Trading Company — which supplies product to top restaurants such as Le Bernardin in New York City and Blue Hill at Stone Barns — for dishes like the smoked trout rillette ($10), which is served with a dill-mint pesto on pumpernickel bread. The Lounge also serves oysters on the half shell (market price) surrounded by a bubble of hickory smoke.
The menu won’t change as often as The Kitchen, but will keep with that restaurant’s philosophy of using as many local ingredients as possible. Cipolla taps McCann’s Local Meats for some of his products. The charcuterie board ($12) features house cured bacon, speck duck confit, and pork belly “scrapple.” The cocktails ($10) at The Lounge may appear classic by name, but incorporate unique spins. The Scotch & Water, for example, mixes Deanston Scotch, coconut rum, Amaro Meletti, pineapple, nutmeg, citrus, and egg white. The Straight Up combines Bloom Gin, basil, lime, ginger, cucumber, and rosewater. Renovations are still being made to the restaurant’s kitchen; Cipolla is looking to expand the menu after the New Year. The Lounge’s interior was designed for a modern look, with artwork and lighting fixtures by local artist Rocky Greco. Plans for a cozy, outdoor patio with a vine-covered pergola are in motion for the spring. Unlike The Kitchen, no reservations are necessary at The Lounge. The Lounge is located at 9 South Main Street in Pittsford, and is open Tuesday through Saturday, 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. 310-2467; thekitchenpittsford.com.
Quick bites
If you haven’t made your New Year’s Eve plans yet, there are plenty of options to choose from including events with live music: The Angry Goat (938 South Clinton Avenue) is holding a New Year’s Eve masquerade party. Tickets are $50 and include hors d’oeuvres, a champagne toast at midnight, door prizes, and music from DJ Kid Ridicarus. The Daily Refresher (293 Alexander Street) is hosting Arrivederci 2016! starting at 6 p.m. A special cocktail menu will be available, as well as live music and champagne toast. Joe Bean Coffee Roasters (1344 University Avenue) will have live music by Lost Wax and DJ Tim Tones and the kitchen will be open until 1 a.m., featuring new menu items like tacos and flat bread pizzas. Tickets are $15 and include a complimentary midnight toast. ORBS Restaurant and Bar (758 South Avenue) will celebrate New Year’s with dinner and drink specials (glasses of bubbly drop in price every hour), and the kitchen will be open until 11 p.m. Call 471-8569 to make a reservation.
After all that champagne consumption on New Year’s Eve, you’ll probably need to drag yourself out of bed and head to Char Steak and Lounge (550 East Avenue, in the Strathallan) for the Grand New Year’s Day Brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $48 per person gets you bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys, live music from the Laura Dublin Trio, and an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet. Make a reservation by calling 241-7100.
Openings
The 3300 Café & Grille (3300 Monroe
Avenue) has opened in the space formerly occupied by Corner Bakery Café. East End Tavern has opened at 37 Charlotte Street. Café 35 (400 Jefferson Road) is now open. The menu has a Turkish and European influence, with traditional American dishes as well. Chow Hound is a food and restaurant news column. Do you have a tip? Send it to food@ rochester-citynews.com. rochestercitynewspaper.com
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Greater Rochester is filled with talented people working to make the region a better place to work, live, and play. But it often seems like the same names grab the headlines, while other no-lessdeserving people go unnoticed. The Rochester 10 — an annual project by CITY — is designed to bring some of the community’s hard-working background players to the forefront.
We’re not saying that these are the 10 most important people in Rochester. But every person on the list stands out as someone who contributes to the area in interesting, varied ways, and we believe that you should know about them. From politics and social justice to arts, music, and business, the 10 people featured here could be considered activists — they’re all working to improve their communities
in their own ways. And it’s often difficult to pin them down to one area of interest; you’ll find that many passions intersect. You can learn more about these interesting Rochester residents below. Is there someone you know who deserves to be profiled? Leave a comment on this article at rochestercitynewspaper.com for future consideration.
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POLITICS/ CIVIL LIBERTIES/ POLICECOMMUNITY RELATIONS/ NYCLU BY JEREMY MOULE
Iman Abid is all over the place. One day, she’s on the panel of a local radio program discussing how we can heal, as a county and as a people, from the divisive presidential election. On another day, she’s part of a demonstration to support people with disabilities. Many days, she’s on Facebook and Twitter sharing her experiences as a Muslim in America and pushing back on the abundant and false attacks on her faith and its followers. Abid, a community organizer for the New York Civil Liberties Union’s Genesee Valley chapter, has a goal in all of this: she wants to bring underrepresented voices into big conversations.
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“I feel like there’s so many people who are trying so hard to kind of just go about living their lives and they can’t because of the way everything around them is organized, in a way that is sometimes suppressing their voices,” she says. Abid is working on several campaigns through NYCLU, including a statewide push for New York State to take over indigent defense, as well as the local chapter’s efforts to improve police-community relations. The latter includes putting together a proposal for a community advisory council for the Rochester Police Department that the chapter can present to Mayor Lovely Warren; the chapter wants civilian involvement in police matters, including discipline. “We’re looking at why the community may feel so disengaged with law enforcement and what law enforcement can do through policy and through systemic changes, whether it’s at the city level or the suburban level,” Abid says. The job has also opened up a chance for Abid to work within her faith community. She’s a member of the Islamic Center of Rochester’s Civic Engagement Committee, which helps local Muslims define their identities and shape conversations in the broader community. Increasingly, those efforts include linking with, and standing alongside, representatives from marginalized groups, including the black and LGBTQ communities. Abid is of Palestinian descent and is often frustrated by attitudes and conversations around Palestine and Israel, she says. She’s intrigued by Middle East politics, keeps a global world view, and aspires to someday work as an ambassador, or at least for the State Department, she says. In part, that interest is driven by the family she still has in Palestine. “I’ve traveled out there, I’ve seen what they’ve seen, but I haven’t lived what they’ve lived,” Abid says. “And so every day I’m trying to figure out what I can do to help.”
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Artist and activist Katherine Denison puts her energy into both local and global communities. But she remains humble about it, describing herself as a “handmaiden of the geniuses” who are trying to do right in an ailing world. Denison earned a ceramics degree from RIT in 1975, and after working with clay for many years, she drifted into graphic design, doing communications work for nonprofits, and designing books, particularly for artists. She’s also published a book of her own collages and poems that reflect ecological concerns and a compassionate understanding of human complexities. In addition to her creative career, Denison works tirelessly as an activist, giving support to local, national, and international causes that speak to her. Locally, she works with Take Back the Land, which provides legal support in cases of wrongful eviction and a buffer from homelessness for others so that they are better positioned for success when an eviction occurs. As a member of the group Enough is Enough, Denison attends court proceedings for local cases of police brutality. Through their work, the group is forming a citizen study of local police (including specific individuals’ repeat brutality offenses), tracking the behavior of the courts handling these cases from beginning to end, and providing transportation and support to victims. They also work toward overturning legislation that makes dirty cops untouchable by the law. Denison says she prefers direct-action “street politics” to “clubs of people who get together and talk about issues.” Years ago, Denison was active in second-wave feminism and belonged to a group called Rochester Women Against
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Violence Against Women. Long before social media, they put rapists on blast by posting their pictures around town, and disrupted the efforts of local educational institutions placating their students’ experiences of sexual assault. Today, she’s not slowing down. On a global level, Denison is a voice for wildlife conservation, particularly in Africa, and particularly regarding elephants. “The wildlife’s ecological role keeps the land what it is,” she says. “An
elephant’s footprint is a giant thing. And that one footprint will be flooded later, and provide water for dozens of animals. Elephants also pull down old trees, and their dung is incredibly fructifying — they’re called the gardeners of Africa. When they’re gone, all of those areas will become deserts, and the animals that depend on them will die.” continues on page 10
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ROCHESTER Denison became interested in groups of wildlife-protecting rangers, and in 2014, she came across information about a “Walk with Rangers.” The 200-mile trek took participants from Arusha, Tanzania, to Nairobi, Kenya, and aimed to educate people about the rangers’ work. With fewer than three weeks to apply, she hustled to get the necessary paperwork and shots, and arranged for her pets to be cared for. “But I did it, and flew to Tanzania, where I knew not one soul.” One lesson from her trip was “quite brutal,” she says. “Individual rangers — in the last few years, something like 1,400 of them have been killed — are working against their brothers more than against the cartels. The cartels hire very impoverished people to work as poachers; the poorer the better, because one tusk can support a family for an entire year.” Denison also learned that as living space gets more cramped in Africa, elephants have become a problem for already impoverished communities by trampling gardens and disrupting villages. “So there’s a percentage of the population that doesn’t give a damn about the elephants,” Denison says. But some involved in the conservation movement have been devising ways to transform the communities with poaching-alternative economies. Friends of friends connected Denison with Moses Arineitwe, an ex-ranger in Uganda who has built a “prestige club” that exchanges poachers’ tools for his hand-built beehives. Because elephants are wary of bees, hives safeguard gardens from trampling, Denison says, and the community now has honey to sell. She funded one of the first beehives and encouraged friends to support the effort as well. “We’re all $25-each-people, but we get it done as a world-wide community,” she says. And in turn, her ever-expanding global network is paying attention to causes happening in America, including the Dakota Access Pipeline protest, and lending support as they are able. When an earthquake in September struck the region where Arineitwe lives and damaged the home of his friend, Joseph Niwagaba, Denison rallied her network and asked them to donate funds for his repair efforts. Niwagaba’s wife decided to name one of their newborn twins “Katherine.”
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PAMELA JACKSONNEIGHBORHOODS/ YELDER CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY
BY TIM LOUIS MACALUSO
In almost every community, there’s someone who everyone knows either by name, face, or deed. Pamela Jackson-Yelder is a cherished matriarch to generations of families in the neighborhoods surrounding Baden Street Settlement, where she’s worked for 48 years. Raised in the nearby Hanover Houses development, Jackson-Yelder has spent most of her life working with children and families. She is currently the program and activities director at Baden Street. The organization, which was founded in 1901 as the Social Settlement of Rochester, is committed
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to eliminating the causes of poverty through education, social support, and cultural development. Jackson-Yelder felt the influence of Baden Street Settlement well before she worked there. Being part of a large family meant money was scarce, even though her father worked every day of the week and her mother worked part time. “Baden Street has always been about extended family,” she says. “If it hadn’t been for Baden Street, none of us would have ever even thought of going to college. It was out of reach.” The staff at Baden Street helped her find financial aid to attend Monroe Community College, which got her on a
career path. Otherwise, she probably would have gone to work in a factory and wouldn’t have pursued college, she says. “The same kind of programs that helped me at Baden Street, I’m now the director of,” she says. “Who would have thought that?” Jackson-Yelder oversees a wide range of afterschool activities for about 600 children ages 5 to 18, including dance, arts and crafts, cooking, tutoring, and career exploration. And Baden Street has an aquatics program for seniors and children with disabilities. After raising four children of her own and working at Baden Street for nearly five decades, Jackson-Yelder
says that she’s learned a lot about children and parents. “Keeping kids out of trouble means keeping kids busy,” she says. “You have to create a thirst for knowledge in children.” Exposing children to the arts, culture, and business is important, particularly for children from households with limited resources, she says. “How else can they learn if they aren’t exposed to the world, and how are they supposed to develop confidence in those situations?” she says. “You can’t tell children to dream and then not give them something to dream about. That’s what we try to do here.” And teens need a safe place to hang out with friends and socialize, she says. “We know how important this is for babies and young children, and we know how important it is for older adults, but for some reason we seem to forget how important this is for adolescents,” JacksonYelder says. “Sometimes they just want to chill and be with their friends, and there aren’t enough places for that. When they chill on the street corners, that’s when they make their own activities.” Unfortunately, Jackson-Yelder has less funding to work with these days while the challenges children face have become much more serious. “When I was starting out you hardly ever saw a kid go into foster care from around here,” she says. “There was always a grandmother, an aunt or uncle, somebody to take that kid in. If the family next door didn’t have food on the table, you brought them over something. But that’s not always so anymore.” The things that worry Jackson-Yelder most are an increase in drug use by young people – what she calls getting into negativity – and the politics and bureaucracy that get in the way of helping children. “I know what we do here works because I’m a product of it,” she says. “But when I see my kids make it – and so many do – that really restores my faith.” She readily lists a resume of Baden Street children who have gone on to become engineers, doctors, teachers, firefighters, and police officers. “I even have one youth who went to work for Hillary Clinton,” she says. “I always say our biggest job is teaching them to believe in themselves and once they’ve made it, give back. You’ll never be without happiness.”
COMMUNITY
SARAH KNIGHT
BY LEAH STACY
By the time Sarah Knight whirled into Glen Edith Coffee on a Monday afternoon in November, she’d been awake since 3 a.m. She was still flushed from several hours spent at the zoo chasing her young sons — a 5-year-old and an 18-month-old — around, but when she sat down with a mug of apple cider, she had officially switched from “mom mode” to “work mode.” Knight is the founder of Roc Girl Gang, a social media-based platform that champions local female creatives in Rochester. She’s also a freelance graphic designer, perhaps best known for her prints featuring the streets of Rochester (you can check them out at West Elm in the Culver Road Armory and online at her Etsy shop, sarahknightdesign).
Knight, who is 33, wasn’t always a Rochester resident — or a graphic designer. Her journey to the Flower City began 15 years ago at Houghton College, where a freshman Knight met a senior soccer player named Rusty. They were married soon after she graduated from college, and by then Rusty had landed a job in Rochester. Knight took a job as an administrative assistant at a local church, and discovered she hated the work. “I’m not an organized person at all, so it was torturous,” she says. The one part she loved, though, was designing postcard mailings, spending hours selecting colors and fonts. Knight soon discovered Adobe Illustrator and began to watch video tutorials every night. She went back to school at MCC in 2008 to take a few design and art classes — things she couldn’t learn in those video
tutorials. And within a few months, she had a few clients. “Sometimes you have to just start with something,” Knight says. “You’ll either figure out what you like or what you don’t like, but you have to just start somewhere. Otherwise, you’re waiting around for this dream job that’s probably never gonna happen.” But it wasn’t until 2014 that Knight decided to see what she could really do. Her first step was to get an Instagram account and start promoting her work. And that’s where the idea for Roc Girl Gang was planted. She was following many other creative, local women and became curious about them. “They didn’t know who I was, and I didn’t really know who they were,” Knight says. “But they all seemed pretty continues on page 12
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ROCHESTER established, and I wanted to know how they got started, what did they struggle with at first. And I thought, ‘I bet other people would like to know, too.’” It was around that time Knight finished her original print featuring Rochester street names, but she had only 275 Instagram followers — mostly friends and family — and not many were from Rochester. “I was looking for a platform to let people know about this print,” she says. “‘Could I tag someone? Could I email somebody?’ I kept looking, but realized that no one really was doing this.” She’d been following a local woman, Paige Smith (@vacillavi), and decided to contact her about a giveaway. “She said yes; I got a ton of followers; she got a print; and it went super well,” Knight says. “That was the first Roc Girl Gang collaboration. And then I thought, ‘Why doesn’t this exist?’” Last spring, her youngest son was often awake fussing. In the middle of one such March night, Knight began working on a mission statement and “dream team” for her idea. She was about to take over the @ExploreRochester Instagram feed for a week, and she wanted to announce the idea to their thousands of followers. When Rusty woke up around 6 a.m., she announced she had a name: Roc Girl Gang. The mission of Roc Girl Gang is to feature “local female creatives, entrepreneurs and movers & shakers in Rochester” through Q&Astyle interviews and short features on Tumblr and with posts on Instagram and Facebook. Since Knight launched the site and social media accounts in May 2016, it has grown to more than 6,000 followers on Instagram, and has hosted more than 25 interviews and 15 features. (Editor’s Note: Leah Stacy was recently interviewed on Roc Girl Gang.) In 2017, Knight will take it to the next level: from social media to social gatherings. RGG is set to launch a speaker series on January 28 at Rochester Brainery. Called “Becoming Boss,” the series will highlight women on their creative journeys. Knight will moderate, and panelists include Danielle Raymo (Rochester Brainery), Tanvi Asher (Shop Peppermint), Stacy Ercan (Stacy K Floral), and artist Dre Durfee. Hannah Betts (LivesStyled) will also host a mini workshop on styling and lighting portraits. “People want to connect, they want some excuse to come together, and I am not satisfied with everybody just meeting online,” Knight says. “Let’s talk; it’s a lost art.”
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MAT THEW MARTIN NICKOLOFF RELIGION
BY DANIEL J. KUSHNER
Two flags fly above the entrance to the South Wedge Mission at 125 Caroline Street, a flag representing Black Lives Matter and the Pride Flag. Yet, the South Wedge Mission’s ministry of social activism and community engagement — and that of its pastor, Matthew Martin Nickoloff — goes beyond mere flag-waving. A Fairport native and Princeton University graduate, Nickoloff was sent back to Rochester as a “mission developer” in late 2012 by the Evangelical Lutheran Association of America. He started the South Wedge Mission, his first pastoral position. “I’m technically a missionary of sorts,” Nickoloff says. SWM is an ecumenical church, having recently become associated with the Episcopal Dioceses
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of Rochester in addition to its Lutheran roots. During services at South Wedge Mission, the tradition of Bible-based, Christian liturgy is paramount, with an emphasis on participation in Scripture readings, hymns, and creeds. On December 4, Nickoloff spoke with both empathy and urgent passion in a call away from complacency. “There’s nothing that exemplifies privilege more than getting to enjoy it from a distance,” he challenged. “It is an act of worship to stand up for justice.” “I’ve always been a very social justice-oriented person,” says Nicole Iaquinto, a SWM member and assistant pastor for community outreach at Greece Baptist Church. When she attended a service and saw that others “actually wanted to engage the community in practical Christian hospitality, I was like, ‘Heck, yeah.’”
The following Sunday, Nickoloff spoke to his congregation on the parallels between John the Baptist and the water protectors of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in North Dakota. You can’t read a story “about an indigenous man living under occupation going down into a river to speak truth to power and call for a change of life and not also think of the Sioux,” Nickoloff says. “It’s kind of a softball lobbed at us from the spirit saying, ‘If you don’t get this shit, I don’t know what I’m gonna do with y’all.’” Led by Nickoloff, the church has raised several hundred dollars for the water protectors of the Dakota Access Pipeline at Standing Rock, and continues to raise money at events like its “Beer and Carols” singalong. Other events hosted by the Mission include “Midweek Mindfulness Community,” which
explores Buddhist breathing exercises and meditation and is open to all every Wednesday. The South Wedge Mission also serves as a regular concert venue for its Live at Mission Hall series, which was started by Nickoloff and his longtime friend, local impresario Tim Avery, to give music lovers access to more all-ages shows. The series has hosted folk, rock, indie, and classical artists, ranging from locals like Ben Morey, Cammy Enaharo, and Passive Aggressives Anonymous, to national acts like Christopher Paul Stelling and Julianna Barwick. “There’s something about music for me which is kind of like the charismatic belief in speaking in tongues: that it arises out of this place within us that’s deeper than words, enables us to kind of speak in tongues in a sense,” Nickoloff says. “So I think Live at Mission Hall, our concert series, is kind of the most Pentecostal, charismatic thing that we do at the church, because it’s allowing all sorts of different people to just let the spirit within them speak, and to connect with each other on a level that’s deeper than words and maybe bigger than any one person’s belief system.” It is clear, from talking to Nickoloff, that South Wedge Mission’s goal is to be an inclusive community of active Christians who live a practical faith rooted in the love of Christ. “If you look at people who have actually practiced radical, faithful discipleship — like Oscar Romero and Dorothy Day and Martin Luther King Jr. — all of the big names that we love to talk about but we hate to follow, because it means we have to die,” Nickoloff says, “if anything, they are the only people who have taken it seriously. And so, we practice our way into this belief.”
AUTISM ADVOCACY/ARTS
BY REBECCA RAFFERTY
Liz Pritchard wasn’t diagnosed with autism until she was 15 years old, after she had been forced to change schools multiple times because she was so badly bullied. Drawing has always been therapeutic for Pritchard, and today she uses her art — in the form of a series of self-published comic books — to try to communicate and connect with others. “I have a difficult time getting my point across to people with words, which is why I draw,” Pritchard says. Pritchard grew up in Holley, New York, and currently lives in Spencerport while pursuing a studio art degree with a psychology minor at SUNY Brockport. She’s also the staff cartoonist for the university’s student paper, The Stylus. To date, Pritchard has created five comics that she self-published in three
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trade paperback volumes. “They’re about a little bit of everything,” she says. “Mental illness, high-functioning autism, it deals a lot with self-doubt — learning to cope with it, coming to terms with the universal emotions that everyone feels.” That last element is the key to connecting with anyone, Pritchard says. “I want others to feel they’re not alone, because when you get to a low point, sometimes you think you’re not worthy of what’s best for you. But you are.” Pritchard draws emotional and psychological conditions as people, in a manga or anime style. “I’ve always been drawn to anime in comic books; that greatly influenced my style — it’s my main go-to, my passion,” Pritchard says. She’s been a fan of the style since she was a tiny child, favoring “Sailor Moon,” “Pokémon,” and “Dragon Ball Z” — these days, she’s more into “Cowboy Bebop,” “Lupin the Third,” and “Revolutionary Girl Utena.”
She says that because the cartoons are so expressive, she would imitate their mannerisms. “I love the exaggerations in details, and that’s what I’m trying to do: exaggerate something to get a point across.” Page after page of Pritchard’s comics show characters — various sides of Liz — engaged in power struggles and helping one another with crucial lessons, grappling with emotions and reality, and busting out of the prototypical comic frames into indefinite, hazy environments. “I see my conditions as opportunities rather than limitations,” she says. “They’re a part of me but they don’t define me. They give me opportunities to learn about myself and other people.” And her work is increasingly getting noticed. Pritchard attended the world Autistic Network for continues on page 14
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ROCHESTER Community Achievement conference held in Vancouver last October, where she was recognized as an ANCA World Ambassador representing the United States, and was honored with the INAP Visual Arts Recognition Award. “This was really life-changing for me,” Pritchard says. “Everyone there representing different countries had different types of autism. So I met people ranging from non-verbal to very verbal, but they all communicated in unique and interesting ways.” Her duties as a World Ambassador are to promote, network, connect, and represent what ANCA stands for. Toward this end, she’s traveling to international conferences every weekend next April — to Turkey, to an as-yet-undetermined Asian country, and to California. She was also featured on Samantha Craft’s Spectrum Suite, which spotlights girls and women with autism. There’s a troublesome level of invisibility regarding girls and women with autism, Pritchard says. “I think there’s just as many girls who are autistic as boys, but because girls with autism may be very passive and tend to mimic social cues, they pass under the radar.” Boys are more likely to have external reactions, while girls withdraw, she says. There needs to be more education about autism from the right sources — straight from the people who have the conditions. “No two autistic people are alike” she says. “But just because we process things differently, doesn’t mean we don’t feel the same things that neuro-typical people do. I hope that through my art, I can connect with other people and help erase the negative stigma that surrounds these conditions by focusing on feelings more than labels.”
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YVERSHA ROMAN
CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY/POLITICS/COMMUNITY/LATINO ADVOCACY
BY JEREMY MOULE
Children are stories unfinished. They’re malleable and vulnerable, and everything that happens to them — good or bad — can change the course of their lives. And children can thrive even if they come from tough environments. That’s what draws Yversha Roman to community and youth work and advocacy. “They’re not completely stuck in whatever’s happening around them,” she says. “They’re more affected by what’s going around them, but there’s still opportunity for a lot of change there, a lot of growth.” Roman, 32, is assistant director for school-based programs at the Center for Youth. She oversees the organization’s afterschool, alternative school, counseling support, and life skills programs in the Rochester, Greece, Mount Morris, and Kenmore-Tonawanda school districts. She’s also on the advisory board for Nazareth College’s community youth
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development major, which is one of few such programs in the nation; she’s a graduate of the college. And she volunteers with La Cumbre, an organization devoted to advancing the Rochester Latino community. Roman’s passion for youth and community work started in her early teens. She grew up on Evergreen Street near St. Michael’s Church on North Clinton Avenue in a single-parent household. Her family was poor, but her mother was very involved in the community. Roman followed her example. By the time she was 15, Roman was active with the Spanish Action Coalition, she’d helped form a youth group at St. Michael’s, and she worked as a peer educator for Action for a Better Community. As the years passed, she watched as some friends went to jail, got pregnant at a young age, or died. She saw neighbors trying to build better lives for themselves and their families, only to find obstacles and a lack of opportunity.
“I want to be able to provide a voice and insight,” Roman says. “I feel that I have experienced things that need to be shared and need to be fought against. Once I realized that I could turn my passion for community work into a career, I was all for it. It just made sense.” Recently, her interest in community advocacy led her to politics. She ran unsuccessfully for a County Legislature seat in 2015, but earlier this year took over as leader of the Legislative Districts 7 and 26 Democratic Committee in the city’s northwest. The post had been held by Felipe de Chateauvieux, a beloved and highly-respected party leader who died in late 2015. Roman also serves on the board for WomenElect’s newly-formed Rochester chapter. The organization’s goal is to get more women to run for elected office. “I don’t consider myself a politician per se; I consider myself someone who is invested in the community, who understands the power of being at the table, or even making noise,” she says.
POLITICS/ARTS/LGBTQ
BY CHRISTINE CARRIE FIEN
BJ Scanlon threatens me with a sunflower. Wait, it’s not a sunflower; it’s a knife, because I say it is. Now it’s a gun. And that, Scanlon says, is the nature of improv: you accept what you’re given, and you expand on it. Come to think of it, he says, many of the activities and organizations he’s involve in operate on that same philosophy; everyone works together to create something better. Scanlon may be the busiest man you don’t know. He’s senior legislative analyst for Rochester City Council, secretary of the board for Trillium Health, half of the improv duo Broken Couch, part of the Canary in a Coal Mine sketch comedy group, he helps run the youth program at the Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley, and he’s an LGBTQ advocate, too. He was named The Funniest Person in Rochester by the Webster Comedy
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Club in 2015, but he shunned standup because he’d rather not work solo. “That was a short career,” he says. “I didn’t like when people introduced me as the winner of The Funniest Person in Rochester contest, so I just sort of stopped doing it. You’ve got to go out on a high; you peak and you leave.” Scanlon is also one hell of a dresser. Today, it’s melon-colored chinos; an aqua shirt with generous cuffs that add a splash of “swashbuckler” to the aesthetic; a dark blue jacket; his grandfather’s engraved ID bracelet; and a pin with a print of the carpet in Portland, Oregon’s airport. His socks have bowling pins on them. “I grew up as a thrift-store kid,” Scanlon says. “We had everything from apron pants to wood-heeled disco shoes. We had wonderful collections of T-shirts and, like, a burlap suit set with purple trim. And the moment I was able to afford my own clothes, I just started buying bright-colored things.
“I try really hard to work hard, but you like what you like, you know?” he says. Don’t dismiss him as an empty, vintage suit, though: Scanlon is both style and substance. He came to Rochester in 2008 via an AmeriCorps posting: he was the organizer of the Center for Youth’s “safe place” outreach program. He did temporary work at the Jewish Home of Rochester, and also worked with runaway and homeless youth through Hillside and the Center for Youth. Somewhere in there he took his first steps into politics, becoming legislative aide to City Council member Matt Haag. This year, he hit the campaign trail for Democratic Congress member Louise Slaughter and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. But it was Donald Trump who washed into the presidency on a tsunami of hate, instead. And Trump’s victory has given Ugly America license
to harass and verbally attack particularly those people who live on the margins, such as LGBTQ Americans. Scanlon wants LGBTQ people to spread out — to socialize with new people or try a new restaurant across town, for example — to increase the community’s visibility and build crosscultural alliances during this uncertain time. And, he says, the Gay Alliance should form partnerships with other activist groups such as Black Lives Matter and Rochester NOW. Together, they would have a louder voice. “I think we started with fear, and fear is starting to subside, and there’s groups of people that are looking to put forth action,” Scanlon says. “I think we really need to expand our fight beyond our own community on this issue, because we have pretty good protections locally and we need to make sure that in the next four years, we don’t lose them on a national level.” continues on page 16
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ROCHESTER MUSIC
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CHRIS VANDEVIVER
BY FRANK DE BLASE
Brass Palace is more than just a studio. Yes, it is a small recording operation that runs out of a space on Mt. Hope, but it’s also home to a fresh approach toward music with open ears and open minds. Founder Chris Vandeviver has big ideas that apply to a band’s sound and promotion, and Brass Palace is the nexus where art and commerce meet. Some recent recording projects include Soviet Dolls, Benny Beyond, Horrific and the Horribles, and Barbarossa. “Brass Palace is essentially me,” Vandeviver says. “I was creating music in the band Sakes Alive; I played guitar and vocals. That fell apart, and I wanted to resume making music, so I started accumulating gear of my own. I was like, ‘I’ll totally circumvent ever going into a recording studio again.’ Then as I started to explore recording I went into the rabbit hole, a very deep one.” Vandeviver moved to New York City briefly where he got some work as a remote assistant for a commercial
composer. But it seemed like he spent too much of his time working in a coffee shop. “One month in, it was like, ‘I need to find another means of making money because this sucks,’” he says. After moving back to Rochester, Vandeviver began amassing clients of his own. And they dug his approach. “I have a lot of philosophies,” he says. “I don’t want to get weird and preachy, but I just have particular ideas on how a band or artist should work in the modern era of Spotify and Apple music.” Vandeviver laments the fact that people are simply just overwhelmed by options for entertainment. Artists are up against things like Netflix — where people can sit down and binge watch for hours and still be invested — but it’s hard to get those same people to come out to a show. “And maybe a show isn’t the way to do that,” he says. “The way we’ve come to know what being in a band or artist in the 80’s was — when Minor Threat and Black Flag would record a record and pound the pavement for years —
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maybe it’s not the right model anymore. That’s it in a nutshell.” Whether it’s making music or making sure it’s heard, Vandeviver is all in. “I get heavily invested in every project I work on, probably to a detriment,” he says. “I get real excited about the music. I project a lot of enthusiasm. I want to help artists. So I make a lot of suggestions. But at the end of the day, it’s their call; it’s their band and they do what’s right for them.” Sometimes, Vandeviver doesn’t even wait for opportunity to knock. “There’re a number of instances where I’ve reached out to bands: ‘Hey, I’ve got some ideas. Would you like to try them?’ When Druse released their last EP, I approached them ahead of time and said, ‘Even though you didn’t work with me on it. I love you guys, and think it could do more than just throwing all five songs up on Bandcamp.’” The fact that his approach is focused heavily on things like promotional videos and over all media blitzes, it’s a necessary component if the music is to be heard.
“The most important thing at the end of the day is the audience,” Vandeviver says. “But I don’t suggest pandering to your audience or writing songs because you think they’re going to like them. You should be authentic and write music you like. You also have to be thoughtful and considerate to what your audience gets out of it. A lot of bands, in my experience, want people to come to the show because they want them to watch them play their music, and that’s not very incentivizing to people. I just want to challenge artists. “I like when bands are interested in inviting other perspectives to the music. And my interests have grown exponentially since I started recording. When I was in bands I was quick to write stuff off. Now, I’m sort of forced to see the beauty in different situations. I’m trying to see outside myself.” And this is something Vandeviver accomplished by getting involved in every aspect of the artists he works with at Brass Palace. He ain’t just a knob-twiddler. “I refuse to be the guy who just presses the record button.”
SOCIAL JUSTICE
BY TIM LOUIS MACALUSO
Sapphire Williams, 23, is much less distressed than when I interviewed her following her arrest during a Black Lives Matter protest in downtown Rochester last summer. Williams, who had never attended a rally or joined a public protest before, was charged with disorderly conduct after she gave an impromptu speech. She refused to accept a plea bargain and pleaded not guilty, which risked giving her a criminal record if her case went to trial and she lost. It was a difficult decision, but Williams maintained all along that she, like every US citizen, has the right to freedom of speech. The charge was eventually dropped, though the incident still affects her. “I still find myself breaking down in tears thinking about it,” she says. “It makes me emotional thinking about all of the injustice that disproportionately affects African-American communities.”
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Williams and a friend were headed to the East End bars on July 8, parking in a lot on East Avenue, when they saw police cars with their lights flashing and dozens of officers in the streets. “I sort of stepped into the street and the first thing I remember saying was, ‘This is the whole entire reason why we’re here. Don’t you get it? This is the problem — you can’t intimidate people into submission.’” Williams says that she spoke for about two minutes and though she was talking loudly, she wasn’t screaming or behaving in a threatening manner. “I wanted to be heard, but not to be mistaken for anger or some other negative emotion,” she says. “I genuinely wanted the officers to hear something from the heart.” Williams began to answer a couple of questions from a reporter when she saw a group of police officers rushing toward her, she says. “Needless to say, it shocked me to my core to see something like this, and
when I realized that they were coming for me, it was like I froze,” she says. Williams was one of more than 70 people arrested that day. “It was embarrassing — demeaning — that’s the word for it,” she says. “I couldn’t help but think, ‘What did I do wrong? I was speaking.’ I never, ever imagined I would end up spending the night in jail for that.” She says that the incident changed her perspective on many fronts. For instance, when she went to court, she stood before a black female judge, but she wonders how things would have turned out if she had stood before an older, white, male judge. And she’s not convinced that protests are effective because they’re often not viewed in the spirit that they’re intended, she says. There’s a strange distortion that occurs even when it’s captured on video, and viewers will watch something through their own cultural lens, she says. Still, Williams is glad she stood by her principles and refused to say
that she was guilty. And she would do it again, though she wishes she could have used her brief public platform to help others, she says. Many people have heard about her through social media, so now the incident serves mostly as a conversation starter, she says. Williams, who earned her undergraduate degree in Africana studies, says that the horrible legacy of slavery and Jim Crow is that people who have dark skin are often socialized into thinking that they are inferior and deserve to be treated unfairly. “They start convincing themselves that they actually did something wrong,” Williams says. “I’m still trying to figure it out myself; did I do something wrong? It’s really sad. It’s just sad.”
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Upcoming [ FUNK ]
Music
Big Mean Sound Machine. Saturday, January 28. Flour City
Station, 170 East Avenue. 10 p.m. $10. flourcitystation.com; bigmeansoundmachine.com. [ METAL ] Havok. Thursday, February 16. Montage Music Hall, 50 Chestnut Street. 7 p.m. $15-$17. themontagemusichall.com; havokband.com. [ CHRISTIAN ] tobyMac. Saturday, March 11. Blue Cross Arena, 100 Exchange Boulevard. 6:30 p.m. $15-$69.75. bluecrossarena. com; tobymac.com.
Aaron Rizzo FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30 HARMONY HOUSE, 58 EAST MAIN STREET, WEBSTER 7 P.M. | $5-$10 | TICKETFLY.COM; AARONRIZZOMUSIC. BANDCAMP.COM [ SINGER-SONGWRITER ] Known as a producer and
sideman, Rochester musician Aaron Rizzo is flexing his wings and working in solo artist to the list of credits as well. Rizzo’s guitar playing chimes with moderate melancholy and maximum soul. I can’t wait to hear an album’s worth of what he is truly capable of. Aaron Rizzo plays with Tart Vandelay. — BY FRANK DE BLASE
A Girl Named Genny FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30 THE FIREHOUSE SALOON, 814 SOUTH CLINTON AVENUE 9 P.M. | $5 | 319-3832; THEFIREHOUSESALOON.COM; AGIRLNAMEDGENNY.COM [ FOLK ] On a cold winter night, there’s nothing like some
good ole Americana to warm the soul. A Girl Named Genny will get your blood pumping with its earnest brand of folk. Whether the band is playing lovely down-home ballads or songs fit for a hootenanny, the infectiousness of the music is undeniable. And if some of the band members look familiar, there’s a reason: upright bassist Steve Burke and violist Zac Lijewski can also be heard playing with The Honey Smugglers, another popular Americana band in Rochester.
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[ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ] Crossmolina . Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. 258-0400. thelittle. org/cafe. 7-9 p.m.
“Aziza” Dare2 Records daveholland.com
Chet Catallo & The Cats FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30 STICKY LIPS, 830 JEFFERSON ROAD 9 P.M. | $20 ADVANCE, $23 DOOR | 292-5544; STICKYLIPPSBBQ.COM; CHETCATALLO.COM [ JAZZ ] You’ve heard his distinctive guitar sound
on hits like “Shaker Song” and “Morning Dance.” That was back in the 1980’s when Chet Catallo was an original member of the fusion group Spyro Gyra, playing on and writing many of the group’s tunes. In recent years Catallo has branched out far beyond fusion, embracing a style combining elements of blues, jazz, R&B, and Latin. He’ll bring his talented band to the stage of Sticky Lips for an early celebration of the New Year. — BY RON NETSKY
Walrus Junction FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30 ABILENE BAR AND LOUNGE, 153 LIBERTY POLE WAY 6 P.M. | FREE, (LATER BANDS START 9:30 P.M., $6 COVER) | 232-3230; ABILENEBARANDLOUNGE.COM; FACEBOOK.COM/WALRUSJUNCTION [ ROCK ] If the music lineup at Abilene this Friday
were a holiday meal, local quintet Walrus Junction’s set would be the tantalizing appetizer. As part of an already loaded feast that includes Rochester favorites The Fox Sisters and Hinkley, Walrus Junction makes its Abilene debut and opens the evening up during Happy Hour with an energetic yet polished sound that blends blues-tinged rock and folk balladry. Fans of contemporary artists like Ray LaMontagne and Jack White will find something to savor, but aficionados of classic rock will be able to sink their teeth into the tunes as well. — BY DANIEL J. KUSHNER
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There are jazz groups whose greatness lies in a rapport established after playing together for many decades. But sometimes the magic can come from the opposite formula: musicians drawn in from different corners, bringing their differences to the table. Bassist Dave Holland, saxophonist Chris Potter, guitarist Lionel Loueke, and drummer Eric Harland are all established stars in the jazz world. They recently formed a group and recorded a superb and eclectic self-titled album, “Aziza.” The disc, as diverse as the musicians who made it, features two tunes by each of them. Loueke’s wonderfully stuttering West African guitar style provides an excellent counterpoint to Potter’s soulful sax playing. If you think of Potter as a traditional player, you will find him occasionally breaking away with electronic enhancements. Holland also seems inspired by his bandmates to expand his bass vocabulary into the realm of funk. And Harland maintains a fresh rhythmic feel no matter what his collaborators toss his way. “Aziza” is a world of discovery from start to finish. — BY RON NETSKY
Kevin Hays New Day Trio “North” Sunnyside Records kevinhays.com
The cover of Kevin Hays New Day Trio’s album “North” features a detail of a wall in Harlem rich in layers of posters in a variety of styles. The cover is especially appropriate for an album not only multilayered in terms of complexity, but also in terms of musical styles. Hays is a versatile piano player whose interests range from blues (Leadbelly’s “Where Did You Sleep Last Night”) to classical (an arrangement of the first movement of a song cycle by Schumann) to Chilean Folk (his own “Violetta”). The common denominator is brilliant playing by Hays and excellent work by his trio-mates, Rob Jost on bass (and a bit of ukulele) and Greg Joseph on drums. Aside from his stellar keyboard work, it’s Hays’s compositions that win the day. His jaunty “Sweet Caroline” nicely rescues that title from Neil Diamond. Especially noteworthy are “Elegy,” “Morning,” and “North,” three pieces that begin as expressive ballads only to build into high-energy juggernauts before returning to their roots. — BY RON NETSKY
[ BLUES ]
Johnny Rawls & the Love Machine .
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 99 Court St. 325-7090. abilenebarandlounge.com. 9 p.m. Upward Groove . Temple Bar and Grille, 109 East Ave. 232-6000. templebarandgrille.com. 10 p.m. [ CLASSICAL ] Al Germano . Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. 292-5544. stickylipsbbq.com. 6:308:30 p.m. [ JAZZ ]
Just Jazz Trio . Pythodd
Jazz Room, 4705 Lake Ave. 491-6649. pythoddjazzroom.com. 8-11 p.m. Margaret Explosion . Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. 258-0400. thelittle. org. 7-9 p.m.
THU., DECEMBER 29 [ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ] Jim Lane . Murph’s Irondequoit Pub, 705 Titus Ave. Irondequoit. 3426780. 8 p.m. Roots Night . The Beale, 693 South Ave. 2714650. oldtimehoedown. com. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Music from the southern Appalachians with Old Time Hoedown, followed by The Linabelle Bluegrass Band. [ BLUES ]
Steve Grills and the Roadmasters . Little
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For a while there, Rochester musician Aaron DeRuyter figured the best way to describe his music was by calling it country. The thing is he didn’t really like country … or did he? “Eventually it occurred to me that I did actually like country,” DeRuyter says. “And I was playing alt-country before I knew it was alt-country. But I almost feel it should be called country-alt.” DeRuyter loves music and he loves fly fishing — both share equal importance in his life. “To me, they’re the same,” he says. “2016 marks 20 years since my first gig. And for the first time in 20 years, I have something other than music that gives me that feeling.” DeRuyter first made the scene fronting the Clifton Springs-based rock band Pompous Pilot. It was the post-grunge era and “we came out of the 90’s angry, drinking our wine at Milestones,” he says. But as a stay at home dad, playing a Telecaster cranked up to 10 with a baby in the room wasn’t such a great idea. So he 20 CITY DECEMBER 28, 2016-JANUARY 3, 2017
bought a classical guitar, which led to slowing down, turning down, and the recording of his first solo musical outing, “Transit,” released under the nom de guerre DeVall Music. Coming from what he says was a “house full of folkies,” DeRuyter plays some achingly sparse music regardless if it’s tagged folk, country-alt, or whatever. He has just released “Astral,” the first CD under his own name. Tweaked by producer Justin Roeland, “Astral” is an atmospheric gem full of reflection, self-deprecation, and forgiveness. The pervading primitive sophistication keeps it planted firmly on the ground, while the epic minimalism and sparse techno leanings probe the imagination like dreams. “I’ve been clean and sober for two years for the first time in my life,” DeRuyter says, equating good music with bad times. “It’s amazing because I couldn’t write for a long time. You know, you say, ‘It’s the misery that makes me an artist.’ I’d never write songs that were happy. I’d write about things that were bothering me. Now it’s still the same, except I can look back on things and say, ‘Oh, what a mess I was.’” DeRuyter keeps the wolves at bay as a musician and as an avid fly fisherman. “There are days if you don’t get your fill of music — in your ears, creating it, or even just pounding on a desk — that leads to frustration,” he says. But chances are on most any day, you can find DeRuyter fishing when he’s not playing guitar.
“I fish at least four times a week,” he says. “When I can, I fish every day. I don’t necessarily play guitar every day, but I make some sort of music every day.” And with his ritual of rod and reel, DeRuyter loves fishing. DeRuyter loves fish. “I never hurt a fish,” he says. “I make sure my barbs are pinched down; I delicately hold the trout and let the trout go. I don’t eat fish. I love fish so much. I wanna touch them, take their picture, and love them. My favorite part is at the very end, when you’re holding them in the water and you start to see water filling up into their gills, they do a little kick and splash you, and rip up the creek again. And I just sit there in the water, and I’m almost floored. That’s the same to me as a musical orgasm.” Just dig the metaphor when DeRuyter describes his music in angler’s language. “Well, the recording would be the release,” he says. “And I almost feel that presentation, mending the line, getting in the perfect drift: that would be like figuring out the structure, finding the melody. When you forget the Am7, you didn’t mend the line properly.” And a DeRuyter performance could be described as a sort of catch and release. “I just hope they’re not as depressed as I am when I’m through, he says. “What a sad thing when it’s over. You kinda want to do it forever.”
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Eastman at Washington Square . First Universalist
Church of Rochester, 150 Clinton Ave S. 546-2826. musicaspei.org. 12:15-12:45 p.m. Third Thursday Concerts . Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 276-8900. mag.rochester.edu. Every third Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Made possible by Rippey Endowed Trust. Included w/ museum admission. [ COUNTRY ]
Alyssa Trahan . Dinosaur
Bar-B-Que, 99 Court St. 325-7090. dinosaurbarbque. com. 9 p.m. [ JAZZ ]
San Gabriel Social Club .
Pythodd Jazz Room, 4705 Lake Ave. 491-6649. pythoddjazzroom.com. 7-10 p.m. Sangabriel Social Club . Pythodd Jazz Room, 4705 Lake Ave. 491-6649. pythoddjazzroom.com. 8-11 p.m.
Exuding joy and possibility with every trumpet blast and tightrope-act vocal riff, Brooklyn-based Rubblebucket’s songs act as tiny encapsulations of a happiness that’s hard to nail down. “November” (which could very well act as a spiritual successor to Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September”) is a brass-filled rollercoaster of a song, and “Came Out of a Lady” tackles love’s impenetrable mysteries head-on with lyrics like “You came out of a lady/And I want you to save me, it’s amazing.”
[ REGGAE/JAM ] Rubblebucket . Anthology, 336 East Ave. 484-1964. anthologylive.com. 7 p.m. $20-$22.
Rubblebucket will play with Mal Devisa on Thursday, December 29, at Anthology, 336 East Avenue. $15-$22. 7:30 p.m. anthologylive.com; facebook.com/rubblebucket. — BY ALEXANDER JONES
[ POP/ROCK ]
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Achilles, Green Dreams, Difficult, and Druse . Bug
Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 4542966. bugjar.com. 7:30 p.m.
FRI., DECEMBER 30 [ BLUES ]
Dirty Bourbon Blues Band . Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 99 Court St. 325-7090. dinosaurbarbque.com. 10 p.m. [ JAZZ ]
Chet Catallo & The Cats .
Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. 2925544. stickylipsbbq.com. 9 p.m.-midnight. Cold Sweat Band . Pythodd Jazz Room, 4705 Lake Ave. 491-6649. pythoddjazzroom. com. 8-11 p.m. Deborah Branch . Amaya Indian Cuisine, 1900 S. Clinton Ave. 241-3223. amayabarandgrill.com. 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Fred Costello & Roger Eckers Jazz Duo . Charley
Brown’s, 1675 Penfield Rd. 385-9202. FredCostello. com. 7:30 p.m. Lance Hoffman Quartet . Harry G’s New York Deli & Café, 678 South Ave. 2561324. harrygsdeli.com. 7-9 p.m. 22 CITY DECEMBER 28, 2016-JANUARY 3, 2017
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Aaron Deruyter Cavalcade, and Susanna Rose . Lovin’
Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. 292-9940. lovincup.com. 7 p.m. $5-$7. Eight Days A Week . Johnny’s Pub & Grill, 1382 Culver Rd. 224-0990. johnnysirishpub.com. 9 p.m.
A Girl Named Genny and Mulberry soul .
Firehouse Saloon, 814 S. Clinton Ave. 319-3832. thefirehousesaloon.com. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $5. Sandra Naro . JB’s Smokehouse, 211 Main Street. East Rochester. 4850983. jbsmokehouse.com. 8-11 p.m. Tommy Brunett . Johnny’s Pub & Grill, 1382 Culver Rd. 224-0990. johnnysirishpub. com. 5 p.m.
Walrus Junction, Fox Sisters, and Hinkley .
Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.com. 6 p.m. Fox Sisters and Hinkley at 9:30 p.m.
SAT., DECEMBER 31 [ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ]
“British Invasion” Bew Year’s Eve Bash with Wild Horses . Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. 292-9940. lovincup.com.
9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. $10. [ BLUES ]
JD Blues Experiment . JB’s
Smokehouse, 211 Main Street. East Rochester. 4850983. jbsmokehouse.com. 8-11 p.m.
Joe Beard with Steve Grills, and The Roadmasters . Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 99 Court St. 325-7090. dinosaurbarbque.com. 10 p.m. [ DJ/ELECTRONIC ]
New Year’s Eve Celebration . Joe Bean
Coffee Roasters, 1344 University Ave. 319-5279. joebeanroasters.com. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Celebrate New Years Eve with Lost Wax and DJ Tim Tones hosted by Mdotcoop. $15. [ JAZZ ]
Bob Sneider Trio . Little
Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. 258-0400. thelittle.org/cafe. 8-10 p.m.
Fred Costello & Roger Eckers Jazz Duo . Charley
Brown’s, 1675 Penfield Rd. 385-9202. FredCostello. com. 7:30 p.m. Jimmie Highsmith Jr . continues on page 23
Pythodd Jazz Room, 4705 Lake Ave. 491-6649. pythoddjazzroom.com. 8-11 p.m. [ REGGAE/JAM ] Some Ska Band . Thirsty Turtle, 7422 Victor-Pittsford Rd. 575-924-4010. thirstyturtlebar.com. 8-10:30 p.m. [ POP/ROCK ] CatNine . Firehouse Saloon, 814 S. Clinton Ave. 3193832. thefirehousesaloon. com. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Dog House . Johnny’s Pub & Grill, 1382 Culver Rd. 2240990. johnnysirishpub.com. 8 p.m.
Wilkes Booth Band New Years Eve Show . Fatso’s,
1370 Buffalo Rd. 417-6960. 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
SUN., JANUARY 1 BLUEGRASS | THE BLIND OWL BAND [ CLASSICAL ]
Candlelight Concert Series . Christ Church,
141 East Ave. 454-3878. christchurchrochester.org. 8:30-9 p.m. Mozart and Mendelssohn on Historical Instruments. Compline follows at 9 p.m. Donation. Compline . Christ Church, 141 East Ave. 454-3878. christchurchrochester. org. 9-9:30 p.m. Donations appreciated.
Saranac Lake’s The Blind Owl Band really hammers the bluegrass. I mean, when the band’s done you could call it black-and-bluegrass … or bruised grass. In its blazing performances, the band calls upon traditional and non-traditional strains to reach its own blend. Look out. The Blind Owl Band plays Thursday, December 29, at Flour City Station, 170 East Avenue. 9 p.m. $10. flourcitystation.com; theblindowlband.com. — BY FRANK DE BLASE
TUE., JANUARY 3 [ CLASSICAL ] Tuesday Pipes . Christ Church, 141 East Ave. 4543878. esm.rochester.edu. 12:10 p.m.
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Grove Place Jazz Project .
Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, 20 Windsor St. 325-4370. downstairscabaret.com. 7
p.m. Featuring a different set of Eastman School of Music Students and other area jazz artisans every Tues. $10.
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Leslie Hewitt’s “Untitled (Delicate)” is currently displayed at George Eastman Museum as part of the “A Matter of Memory” exhibit. The show, which explores the connection between photography, materiality, and memory in the digital age, is on view through January 29. PHOTO PROVIDED
Photographic memory
“A Matter of Memory: Photography as Object in the Digital Age”
THROUGH JANUARY 29 GEORGE EASTMAN MUSEUM, 900 EAST AVENUE TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, 10 A.M. TO 5 P.M.; SUNDAY, 11 A.M. TO 5 P.M. | $5-$14 271-3361 | EASTMAN.ORG [ REVIEW ] BY REBECCA RAFFERTY
Photographs have always served as objects of memory: distilling moments of time, faces, and places on material surfaces that may be revisited until the fragile material wears out. Yet in this digital age, when photographic prints are all but obsolete, the very fact that they are objects of memory serves as the subject matter for some artists, as well as the theme of the thorough and fascinating show currently exhibited in Eastman Museum’s Main Galleries.
Eastman Museum Curator in Charge Lisa Hostetler says that the first room exhibits work that fits this theme but was created before the onset of digital technology. And here, some of the most engaging works were made without use of an actual camera. For example, the movements of two life-sized figures are the subjects of the enormous 1965 gelatin silver photograms by Floris M. Neusüss. He created each image by placing a model on light-sensitive sheets of paper and exposing the arrangement to light. In particular, Neusüss’s “Figur Bewegt auf Weiss (Figure Moves on White)” reads like a documentation of a dance, as a woman’s twisting form and whipping hair was recorded in multiple exposures as she moved on the paper. And swirling texture from the brushed-on developer and fixer resembles patterned garments. Like shadows pinned to a page after the figure has walked away, the work contains both the impression of a presence and sense of absence. Long before millennials began posting pictures of their brunch and dinner plates on social media, Robert Heinecken created
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his 1971 “Documentary Photograms.” This series of offset photolithographs were made by placing complete meals atop lightsensitive photographic paper and exposing the arrangements to light. The resulting images are abstract and murky, with bright shapes that are vaguely recognizable as food, and are paired with a fake menu itemizing the contents of each meal. In the second, sprawling space of the Main Galleries, the show shifts focus to the playful and profound ways that photographers have explored materiality of photographic media since the onset of digital tech. In works by Marco Breuer and Chris McCaw, the “memory” of the physical materials has more to do with mark-making than recording subjects — the capacity of the physical material itself becomes the subject. Breuer scratched into the dark surface of chromogenic development paper to create his 2003 work “C364,” which is displayed with others of its kind made between 1998 and 2010. The resulting sliced or burned flat surfaces achieve a great deal of depth and sometimes
resemble records of the pathways of light particles, though they aren’t actually images. McCaw’s “Sunburn” series began as a mistake that he transformed into a new technique. When he slept through his dawn alarm — set to stop an overnight longexposure shot tracking the movement of stars — the sun burned a hole in his film. So he began to load photographic paper directly into his camera and allow the sun to burn and slash what becomes the final work. McCaw’s stark 2013 print, “Sunburned GSP#737 (Santa Cruz Mountains)” is a triptych of gelatin silver prints that form a vague vista, but the star of the images is the focused violence of our star. A document of the sun’s great sweeping arc across the sky from sunrise to sunset, the paper is slashed as if with a hot knife: edges of the gash cauterized and curling. Diane Meyer’s work in her series, “Time Spent That Might Otherwise Be Forgotten,” deals in the past becoming less distinct as it rushes further away from us. By handembellishing inkjet prints with embroidery, she obscures critical details, such as the faces of subjects in family photographs. The pixelated effect of the cross-stitching also references degrading digital information, Hostetler says. For Meyer’s “Berlin” series, she took snapshots along the route where the Berlin Wall ran through the city and surrounding areas and embroidered the barrier back into the scenes by “pixelating” each image’s trees, buildings, and people with needle and thread. Supplementing the show in the final room is an installation of Jason Lazarus’s ongoing project, “Too Hard to Keep.” For the past six years, Lazarus has invited people around the world to set down heavy burdens by sending him images and photographic ephemera that is too hard to keep but too important to throw away. For each installation, he selects some images from his growing “T.H.T.K.” archive of in-limbo memories of strangers. It’s difficult to refrain from building a narrative in your own head while considering this repository of people and scenes that are so crucial to the donors, but presented here entirely without context or comment. On Saturday, January 14, at 1 p.m. William Green, curatorial assistant in the Department of Photography will give a guided tour of “A Matter of Memory.” This event is included with museum admission. Check out the online version of this story at rochestercitynewspaper.com to view a video of “A Matter of Memory” curator Lisa Hostetler discussing the show.
From “A Matter of Memory,” top to bottom: Diane Meyer’s hand-embroidered inkjet print, “Group I,” from the series “Time Spent That Might Otherwise Be Forgotten;” Jim Lommasson’s “Three Cousins,” from the series “What We Carried;” and Kenneth Josephson’s “New York State.” PHOTOS PROVIDED rochestercitynewspaper.com CITY 25
Art Exhibits
Big Wigs: We 3 Queens. 8 p.m. JCC Hart Theatre, 1200 Edgewood Ave. $24-$29. 461-2000. jccrochester.org.
[ OPENING ] Barnes & Noble, 3349 Monroe Ave. The Genesee Valley Plein Air Painters Annual Art Show. Awards and reception Jan. 7, 2:304:30 p.m. Works of boats, rural barns, landscape vistas, gardens, cityscapes and waterscapes. 586-6020. gvpap.com. International Art Acquisitions, 3300 Monroe Ave. Parisian Afternoon. Through Jan. 31. Works by contemporary artist, Monteiro Prestes. 264-1440. internationalartacquisitions. com.; Parisian Afternoon. Through Jan. 31. Original paintings by Brazilian artist, Monteiro Prestes. 264-1440. internationalartacquisitions. com. [ CONTINUING ] ART EXHIBITS 1570 Gallery at Valley Manor, 1570 East Ave. A Little Bit of Everything. 5468400. episcopalseniorlife. org. Bridge Art Gallery University of Rochester Medical Center, 300 Crittenden Blvd. In My Neck of the Woods. Through April. Dessert reception Thurs. Jan. 12, 5:306:30 p.m. Work by local artists. 275-3571. bit.ly/ bridgeartgallery. Corning Museum of Glass, 1 Museum Way. Glass Wonderland. Through Jan. 3. Events and prices vary through out the time of the exhibit. 800-732-6845. cmog.org/event/glasswonderland. Gallery 384, 384 East Ave. Art Invitational. Through Jan. 29. Variety of work by John Kosboth, Paula Sentirocco, Bill Fricke, and more. Gallery 96, 604 PittsfordVictor Road. Near and Far. Through Jan. 7. Photography from Tom Kredo, George Wallace, and Paul Zachman. thegallery96. com. Geisel Gallery, Second Floor Rotunda, Legacy Tower, One Bausch & Lomb Place. Moods of Ontario. Photographs by John Solberg. thegeiselgallery. com. Genesee Center for the Arts and Education, 713 Monroe Ave. Under Safelight. Through Dec. 30. Photographs by Chris Holmquist, Jonathan Merritt, and Mark J. Watts. 2715920. rochesterarts.org. International Art Acquisitions, 3300 Monroe Ave. Crystal Blue America. Through Dec. 31. Paintings by Marcella Gillenwater. 264-1440. internationalartacquisitions. com. Irondequoit Town Hall, 1280 Titus Ave. Art Walk. Through Jan. 31. 467-8840. irondequoitartclub.org. Makers Gallery and Studio, 34 Elton Street. Todd Stahl: American Voices. Through Jan. 20. Portraits done in honor of iconic Americans whose visions have pushed
[ SAT., DECEMBER 31 ] Geva Comedy Improv’s New Year’s Eve Comedy Spectacular. 7:30 & 10:30 p.m. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd $25-$30. 232-4382. gevacomedyimprov.org.
Dance Events [ FRI., DECEMBER 30 ] Dance to Awaken the Heart. 8-10 p.m. Tru Yoga Rochester, 696 South Ave. Music includes world, new-age, pop, electronic, classical, etc $5-$10 donation. 7891865. truyoga@gmail.com. awakentheheart.org/dance.
FILM | “THE MALTESE FALCON”
ART | “SQUARED OFF”
End your 2016 in murderous, hard-boiled fashion when the Eastman Museum’s Dryden Theatre (900 East Avenue) screens John Huston’s classic 1941 film noir “The Maltese Falcon” on Saturday, December 31. Often credited as the first screen noir, the film is based on Dashiell Hammett’s novel and stars Humphrey Bogart as Sam Spade, a ruthless private eye who gets dragged into a labyrinthine plot involving crooks, femme fatales, and other various unsavory characters on the hunt for a priceless jeweled falcon statuette. Screening on glorious 35mm film, it’s the stuff that dreams are made of.
Through January 6, Nu Movement Cooperative Studio (716 University Avenue) is hosting “Squared Off,” an exhibit of work by 23 Arena Art Group artists. Artwork includes drawings, ceramics, mixed media collages, monoprints, paintings, and photographs, all square in dimensions, and some including the geometric form as the subject. The Arena Art Group is an active art club with diverse media and styles, which seeks to help foster community interest in exploratory art forms through the exhibitions and promotion of its members’ works.
Screening begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8 general admission, $6 for museum members, or $4 students with ID, and can be purchased at the Dryden box office. Call 2713361 or visit eastman.org/dryden-theatre for more. — BY ADAM LUBITOW the country forward. Mixed mediums. 507-3569. toddstahlart.com. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. Courtly Pleasures: Indian Miniature Paintings. Through Dec. 24. Over 30 paintings from MAG’s permanent collection. 276-8900. mag.rochester. edu. Nu Movement, 716 University Ave. Squared Off. Through Jan 6. Opening receptions Jan. 6. 6-9 p.m. 704-2889. numvmnt.com. Pat Rini Rohrer Gallery, 71 S. Main St. Canandaigua. Holidays at the Gallery. Through Jan. 7. Work by regional artists in several mediums. 394-0030. prrgallery.com. RIT Bevier Gallery, 90 Lomb Memorial Dr., Booth Building 7A. Norman Ives Retrospective. Through Jan. 8. Letterforms curated by John T. Hill. rit.edu. Rochester Contemporary Art Center, 137 East Ave. Pulse by Fitzhugh Karo. An exhibit of sculptures. 461-2222. info@ rochestercontemporary.org. rochestercontemporary.org. The Gallery @ Art & Music Library, Rush Rhees, 755 Library Road. Ink & Stitch. Through Jan. 1. An exhibit of sewn figure drawings by Kate Fisher. 273-2267. megan.scheffer@rochester.
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edu. library.rochester.edu/ artmusic/gallery. University Gallery, James R. Booth Hall, RIT, 166 Lomb Memorial Dr. Norman Ives: Construction and Reconstruction. Through Jan. 8. 475-3469. jleugs@ rit.edu. rit.edu. Williams Gallery at First Unitarian Church, 220 S Winton Rd. Doug Coffey. Through Jan. 17. Opening reception Fri., Dec. 9, 6-8 p.m. rochesterunitarian.org. Williams-Insalaco Gallery 34 at FLCC, 3325 Marvin Sands Dr. Bill Stephens: Drawing from Within. Through Jan. 20. 785-1369.
Activism [ SAT., DECEMBER 31 ] Food Not Bombs Sort/Cook/ Serve Food. 2-6 p.m. Flying Squirrel Community Space, 285 Clarissa St.
Call for Artwork [ WED., DECEMBER 28 ] 2 Pages / 2 Voices 2017 Submissions. Through Jan. 3, 2017. Writers and Books, 740 University Ave Play rules: no more than 2 pages; no more than 2 characters. The play requires the use of the word “cell” 473-2590. submissions@wab.org. wab.org.
A closing reception is scheduled for First Friday, January 6, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The show can be viewed by all those attending classes at Nu Movement seven days a week, or by booking an appointment with exhibition coordinator Sharon Locke: 732-9030. For more information about the studio, visit numvmnt.com. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY 6x6 International Call for Entries. Through April 16, 2017. Rochester Contemporary Art Center, 137 East Ave. Entries due April 16, 2017 461-2222. info@ rochestercontemporary.org. roco6x6.org. All You Need is Love. Through Jan. 16, 2017. A Different Path Gallery, 27 Market St Brockport All ages, styles, and mediums. Seeking work that represents interpretations of what love and relationships. Submission deadline: January 16, 2017 585-6375494. differentpathgallery. com. Call for Art: Juried Photography Exhibition. Through Jan. 3, 2017. Dansville ArtWorks Gallery, 178 Main Street . Dansville Three photographers will be designated best of show by the juror and receive cash prizes. Submissions due Jan. 3 335-4746. dansvilleartworks.com. Call for Submission: Black Lives Have Always Mattered. Through Feb. 1, 2017. Seeking a essays, poems, and personal narratives. Submission deadline Feb. 1, 2017 blacklivesmatter@2leafpress. org. 2leafpress.org. Hedonist Valentine’s Day Design: Call for Artist.
Through Jan. 5, 2017. Hedonist Artisan Chocolates, 674 South Ave Hedonist Artisan Chocolates is seeking a local artist to design the artwork for their specially created truffles for Valentine’s Day. Accepting design submissions through January 5. 461-2815. bit.ly/ hedonistvday. High School Writing Contest. Through Feb. 12, 2017. Writers and Books, 740 University Ave 20 line poem or 250 word prose piece, based on Maya Angelou’s “And Still I Rise” 473-2590. writingcontest@wab.org. wab.org. Sokol High School Literary Awards Contest. Through Jan. 31, 2017. Central Library, Kate Gleason Auditorium, 115 South Ave. 428-8350. Rebecca.Fuss@libraryweb. org. Sokol.ffrpl.org. [ SUN., JANUARY 1 ] Geva Theatre Calls for Local Writers. Jan. 1-31. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd Seeking plays and playwrights for its Regional Writers Showcase. Plays must be submitted between Jan. 1-31 4202034. gevatheatre. submittable.com.
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[ TUE., JANUARY 3 ] Big Band Swing Dance. 7:30 p.m. Penfield Public Library, 1985 Baird Rd. $1. 3408655.
Theater Capitol Steps. Sat., Dec. 31, 2 & 10 p.m. Nazareth College Arts Center, 4245 East Ave A political musical satire that puts the “mock” in democracy $45-$75. 3892170. naz.edu/arts-center. The Flight Before Christmas. Wed., Dec. 28, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Thu., Dec. 29, 7:309:30 p.m. and Fri., Dec. 30, 8-10 p.m. Blackfriars Theatre, 795 E. Main St Through Dec. 30. Wed. & Thurs., Dec. 28, 29, 7:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 30, 8 p.m $28.50-$36.50. 454-1260. blackfriars.org. This Last Tempest. Thursdays-Saturdays, 7:30 p.m MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave Through Jan. 8. Thurs.Sat. Dec. 29, 30, & Jan. 6 & 7, 7:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun. Jan. 7 & 8, 2 p.m. Presented by ShakeCo $10. 866-8114111. muccc.org. UpScale. Sat., Dec. 31, 7 p.m. and Sun., Jan. 1, 2 p.m. JCC Hart Theatre, 1200 Edgewood Ave. Brings to life popular and musical theatre tunes from Frankie Valli to Lady Gaga $20-$29. 4612000. JCCcenterstage.org.
Holiday Challah and Cooke Baking. Fri., Dec. 30, 2 p.m. Temple Beth El, 139 S Winton Rd Lighting will commence at 4 p.m 473-1770. tberochester. org. First Night Rochester. Sat., Dec. 31, 6-10 p.m. Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex, 2700 Brighton-Henrietta Townline Rd 40-foot screen live streaming Times Square, music, turf party zone, bounce houses, food, and more $10-$15. 424-4625. firstnightrochester.com.
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Holiday Science & Technology Days. Through Dec. 30, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. 271-4320. rmsc.org. Kuumba /Creativity. Sat., Dec. 31, 6-9 p.m. Memorial AME Zion Church, 549 Clarissa St. In part with the Rochester Kwanzaa Coalition. Ladies Night. Wed., Dec. 28, 6:30 p.m. Temple Beth El, 139 S Winton Rd Apart of Temple Beth El’s menorah lighting. Cosmos, coloring, and comfort food provided 473-1770. tberochester.org. Last Night Perry. Sat., Dec. 31, 5 p.m.-midnight. Perry Elementary Middle School, 50 Olin Ave. $10-$25. (585) 237-6158. lastnightperry. com. Men’s Night. Thu., Dec. 29, 6:30 p.m. Temple Beth El, 139 S Winton Rd Apart of Temple Beth El’s menorah lighting. Bourbon, brisket, and a ballgame provided 473-1770. tberochester.org. New Year’s Eve Dinner & a Movie. Sat., Dec. 31, 7 p.m. Dryden Theatre, 900 East Ave Dinner in the Eastman Museum Cafe followed by a screening of John Houston’s “The Maltese Falcon” $25. 271-3361. dryden. eastmanhouse.org. New Years Gala Ball. Sat., Dec. 31, 6:30 p.m.-2 a.m. St. Mary’s Ukrainian Church, 3176 St. Paul Blvd, Irondequoit $20 for dancing only, which begins at 9 p.m $20-$60. 748-4202. New Year’s Toast. Sat., Dec. 31, 5:30 p.m. Temple Beth El, 139 S Winton Rd 4731770. tberochester.org. Nia/Purpose. Fri., Dec. 30, 2-5 p.m. Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus St In part with the Rochester Kwanzaa Coalition 428-6769. cityofrochester. gov/edgerton. Nia/Purpose Celebration. Fri., Dec. 30, 2-5 p.m. Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus St Featuring Daughters of Art & Ballet Afrikana 428-6769. cityofrochester.gov/edgerton. Old Toad’s New Year’s Eve Beer Dinner. Sat., Dec. 31, 6-9:30 p.m. The Old Toad, 277 Alexander St. $60-$70. 232-2626. theoldtoad.com. Rockin’ New Year’s Eve with Terry Buchwald. Sat., Dec. 31, 6 p.m.-1 a.m. The Eagles Club, 1200 Buffalo Rd. $20-$28. 478-5287. Ujamaa/Co operative economics. Thu., Dec. 29, 12-5 p.m. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. In part with the Rochester Kwanzaa Coalition 2768900. mag.rochester.edu. Ujamaa/Cooperative Economics Celebration. Thu., Dec. 29, 12-5 p.m. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. Featuring Black owned businesses 276-8900. mag. rochester.edu. Ujima /Collective Work and Responsibility. Wed., Dec. 28, 2-5 p.m. Phillis Wheatley Public Library, 33 Dr. Samuel McCree Way In part with the Rochester Kwanzaa Coalition 428-8212.
COMEDY | THE CAPITOL STEPS The Capitol Steps probably couldn’t have picked a better year to celebrate its 35th anniversary. The satire practically writes itself after this election cycle — “At what expense?” is a question for another time. The popular comedy troupe released its 40th (at least) album this year, “What to Expect When You’re Electing,” with songs and routines parodying Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders, and Hillary Clinton, and a farewell to President Obama. The comedy troupe is again making its annual New Year’s Eve performance at Nazareth College on Saturday, with a new 2 p.m. matinee show. The Capitol Steps will perform Saturday, December 31, at Nazareth College’s Arts Center, 4245 East Avenue. 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. $45-$75. 389-2170; artscenter.naz.edu. — BY JAKE CLAPP Ujimaa/Collective Work & Responsibility Celebration. Wed., Dec. 28, 2-5 p.m. Phillis Wheatley Public Library, 33 Dr. Samuel McCree Way Featuring The Black Storytelling League of Rochester 428-8212.
Kids Events [ WED., DECEMBER 28 ] Edgerton Train Room Holiday Open House. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus St 428-6769. edgertonmodelrailroadclub.com.
Museum Exhibit [ WED., DECEMBER 28 ] America at Play. Ongoing. The Strong National Museum of Play, 1 Manhattan Square 263-2700. museumofplay. org. Catherine Opie: 700 Nimes Road. Through Jan. 8, 2017. George Eastman Museum, 900 East Ave. Through Jan. 8. Intimate photos of Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor’s home and mementos $12-$14. 271-3361. eastman.org. The Force at Play: Rockets, Robots, and Ray Guns Exhibit. Through Jan. 8, 2017. The Strong National Museum of Play, 1 Manhattan Square Through Jan. 8. Explore the evolution of “Star Wars” and view dozens of artifacts from The Strong’s collections
2+ $14. 263-2700. museumofplay.org. A Matter of Memory: Photography as Object in the Digital Age. Through Jan. 29, 2017. George Eastman Museum, 900 East Ave. Through Jan. 29. Curated by Hostetler, and includes photos by more than thirty artists eastman.org.
Special Events [ FRI., DECEMBER 30 ] Chefs Unplugged. 6-8 p.m. Wegmans Pittsford, 3195 Monroe Ave $79. 249-0278. [ SUN., JANUARY 1 ] Free Spaghetti Dinner. 2-5 p.m. Covenant United Methodist Church, 1124 Culver Rd 654-8115.
Workshops [ TUE., JANUARY 3 ] Abundance Support. 1:30 p.m. Books Etc., 78 W. Main St Macedon 4744116. facebook.com/ booksetcmacedon.
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[ COMEDY ] Geva Comedy Improv’s New Year’s Eve Comedy Spectacular Live music, actors, comedy, champagne toast at midnight, and dance party after the 10:30 p.m. performance. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd. Shows at 7:30 & 10:30 p.m. $25-$30. 232-4382; gevacomedyimprov.org. “Big Wigs: We 3 Queens” A Las Vegas-style show complete with impressions of Cher, Tina Turner, Celine Dion, and more. Featuring Aggy Dune and stars from “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” Mrs. Kasha Davis and Darienne Lake. Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Ave. 9 p.m. First showing on Thursday, December 29, 8 p.m. $27-$29. 461-2000; jccrochester.org. [ MUSIC ] “British Invasion” New Year’s Eve Bash British-themed New Year’s party. Music from Don Christiano’s dinner show with acoustic covers of The Beatle’s songs, and Wild Horses with its rendition of Rolling Stones and other British tunes. 6 p.m.-
12:30 a.m. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. $10. 292-9940; lovincup.com.
315 Gregory St. 8 p.m.-4 a.m. $15-$50. 563-6241; historicgermanhouse.com.
New Year’s Eve at the Beale Featuring the John Bolger Band during happy hour. The Beale New Orleans Grille and Bar, 689 South Ave. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. 271-4650; thebealegrille.com.
Wilkes Booth Band New Year’s Eve Show Wilkes Booth will perform classic, hard, and Southern rock as well as other original songs. Fatso’s Bar and Grille, 1370 Buffalo Rd., Gates. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Free. 417-6960; wilkesbooth.com.
New Year’s Eve at Radisson Rochester Riverside Featuring music from Cherry Bomb and the Eastman School Jazz Trio. Open bar, food stations, and dance floor with DJ. Radisson Rochester Riverside, 120 E. Main St. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. $208-$299. 546-6400; rochesternewyearseve.com. Bonfire & Springer on New Year’s Eve Bonfire opens for Springer. Dinner and show packages available. Champagne toast and noisemakers free at midnight. Bathtub Billy’s Restaurant and Sports Bar, 630 W. Ridge Rd. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Prices vary. 4841964; bathtubbillys.com. New Year’s is Something Else Music from These Guys and Something Else as well as DJ Shaun Dulen live. 21 and over. The Historic German House,
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CatNine Featuring covers of Smashing Pumpkins, No Doubt, Flyleaf, and more. Firehouse Saloon, 814 S. Clinton Ave. 9 p.m.1 a.m. $5. 391-3832; thefirehousesaloon.com. New Year’s Eve Rock ‘n’ Roll Shakedown Performances by Superty Dupes, The Televisionaries, Saint Phillip’s Escalator, and Hot Mayonnaise. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $5. 454-2966; Bugjar.com. New Year’s Eve Celebration Music from Lost Wax and DJ Tim Tones. Hosted by MdotCoop. Complimentary champagne toast. Kitchen open 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Joe Bean Roasters, 1344 University Ave. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. $15. 3195279; joebeanroasters.com.
[ SPECIAL EVENTS ] Noon Year’s Eve Big Bash Countdown With prizes and games for families in the Kate Gleason Auditorium. Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 428-8150. libraryweb.org. Family-friendly New Year’s Eve Party 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Adult part runs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Unlimited bowling, prizes, complimentary toast, and food. Sunset Lanes, 1317 Chili Ave. 12 p.m.-1 a.m. $8-$20. 235-1350; sunsetlanesbowling.com. B-Boy Day Party Classic hiphop performances, beginning the B-Boy party series. Tajze’ Wine and R&B Lounge, 139 State St. 2 p.m.-8 p.m. 423-0873; facebook.com/ tajzelounge. New Year’s Eve at Perlo’s Restaurant Holiday specials; regular menu also available. Perlo’s Restaurant, 202 N. Washington St. 4 p.m.-10 p.m. 248-5060; perlosrestaurant.com. New Year’s Eve Party Specials all night, including selections of wines and beers with views of the Rochester fireworks
display. Flight Wine Bar, 262 Exchange Blvd. 4 p.m.-2 a.m. 360-4180; winebarflight.com. Party at Richmond’s Tavern Appetizers and dinner buffet, open bar at 7 p.m., and DJ Oltra from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Giveaways and raffles for private party. Champagne toast at midnight. Richmond’s Tavern, 21 Richmond St. 5 p.m.-2 a.m. $40, advance. $50 on the day of. 270-8570; richmondstavern585.com. New Year’s Eve Celebration Begins at 5 p.m., special “prix fixe” menu with complimentary glass of champagne. At 7:30 p.m., the special chef-created menu begins with live music from Higher Standards. Champagne toast at midnight. Reservations required. Belhurst Castle, 4069 W. Lake Rd., Geneva. 5 p.m. $38. 7810201; belhurst.com. New Year’s Eve Celebration Family-friendly turf party with ice skating, entertainment, food, and hourly countdown to the New Year. Hosted by Flyin’ Brian and Miss Understood. Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex, 2700 Brighton Henrietta Townline Rd. 6 p.m.-10
p.m. $10-$15. 424-4625; firstnightrochester.com. Arrivederci 2016! Special cocktail menu, live music, and champagne toast at midnight. The Daily Refresher, 293 Alexander St. $30. 6 p.m.-2 a.m. 360-4627; thedailyrefresher.com. New Year’s Eve Beer Dinner Three-course paired beer dinner. Dress in Roaring 20’s-inspired clothing. Celebrates the English New Year at 7 p.m. with a champagne toast. Reservation required. The Old Toad, 277 Alexander St. Tickets for 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Open to the public from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. $60-$70. 232-2626; theoldtoad.com. Family New Year’s Eve Party Activities and entertainment, featuring visits from popular children’s characters. Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 E. Main St. 7 p.m.10 p.m. Free. 424-4625; cityofrochester.com. Mullers Cider House New Year’s Eve Celebration Celebrating one year in business. Each guest receives bottle of corked
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cider at midnight. Mullers Cider House, 1344 University Ave. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. $50-$75. Reservation required. 2875875; mullersciderhouse.com. Studio 54 New Year’s Eve Party Five-hour open bar, prime rib dinner, and DJ hosted dancing in Studio 54. Must be 21 and over. Complimentary midnight champagne toast and celebratory hats and noisemakers. Performances by Frankie and Jewels Acoustically Speaking. Hilton Garden Inn, 155 E. Main St. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Prices vary. Reserve tickets at 232-5000. Murder at the Mansion Dinner Party and Ball Interactive murder mystery game, including cocktail hour, dinner buffet and dancing. Tango Café, 35 S. Washington St. 7:30 p.m.-2 a.m. $65-$90. 271-4930; tangocafedance.com. Film screening: “The Maltese Falcon” The classic detective film noir. Dryden Theatre, 900 East Ave. 8 p.m. $4-$8. 2713361; eastman.org. New Year’s Eve 2016 Featuring music from Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad,
John Brown’s Body, and Upward Groove. All ages. Anthology, 336 East Ave. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. $30, advance; $40 on the day of. 484-1964; anthologylive.com.
as well as a balloon drop. Only 100 tickets available. O’Callaghan’s Pub, 470 Monroe Ave. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. $60, cash. $65, credit. 2717190; ocallspub.com.
era-themed soiree serving Vueve Clicquot and a champagne toast at midnight. Brass Bar and Lounge, 363 East Ave. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. 2992111; brassbarlounge.com.
New Year’s Eve Champagne Party Champagne bar, featuring Ruinart, Veuve Clicquot, Perrier Jouet, and more. Paired with hors d’oeuvres and an oyster bar. Restaurant Good Luck, 50 Anderson Ave. 7 p.m., 9 p.m. $75. 340-6161; restaurantgoodluck.com.
Party Like Gatsby Six-course dinner, champagne, music, dancing. Dress in Jazz Age garb, “Great Gatsby”themed. The Cub Room, 739 South Clinton Ave. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $89. 363-5694; thecubroomroc.com.
Gigi’s New Year’s Eve Dinner specials, noise makers, and champagne will be provided to guests. Reservation required. Gigi’s Italian Kitchen, 2256 Hudson Ave. 9:30 p.m. Prices vary. 544-5440; gigisitaliankitchen.com.
“The Great Gatsby” New Year’s Eve Ball Family-friendly, Gatsby-themed party, with dancing and food stations to ring in the New Year. Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 962 East Ave. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $50, adults. $25, 12 and over. 244-3377; annunciationrochester.org.
New Year’s Eve Party and Game Night Golf and other games on simulations throughout the night. Live DJ, ball drop at midnight with champagne toast, as well as desserts and snacks throughout the night. Reservations required. Limited availability. Avid Indoor Golf & Fitness, 3655 W. Ridge Rd., Greece. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $20. 434-5755; avidindoorgolf.com.
New Year’s Eve Celebration Six-hour open bar, appetizers, champagne toast at midnight. Wall Street, 330 East Ave. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. $65. 319-5696; wallstreetrochester.com. New Year’s Party Novelty Mason jar, open bar, live music and DJs. Food will be served after midnight, appetizers before. Only 260 tickets available. Mason’s on Alexander, 315 Alexander St. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. $60. 957-4096; rocnewyears.com. NYE Party Open bar, food, dessert, and midnight champagne toast. Moet and Veuve Clicquot bottle raffles,
New Year’s Eve at Vinyl Two party spaces: 6-hour open bar, champagne toast at midnight, full hors d’oeuvres and DJ downstairs. Upstairs, bottle service available and semiformal attire required. Vinyl Night Club, 291 Alexander St. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $65. 310-2214; vinylrochester.com. New Year’s Eve Pop Prohibition
New Year’s Eve Masquerade Party Ticket includes select draft and domestic bottled beers, champagne at midnight, drinks, hor d’oeuvres, raffles, as well as DJ Kid Ridicarus live. Designated drivers will be available within reasonable distance of pub. The Angry
Goat Pub, 938 S. Clinton Ave. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $50. 413-1125. theangrygoatpub.com. Downtown Fireworks Display View the finale from the Main St. Bridge. Downtown Rochester. 10 p.m. Free. cityofrochester.org. [ SPORTS ] Upstate NY Holiday Classic USATF National Championships for 5000m Race Walk, and the Niagara Open and Masters Indoor Track Championships. RIT Gordon Field House & Activities Center. 149 Lomb Memorial Dr. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. runsignup.com. Resolution Run Two or fourmile at your own pace, with celebratory champagne or sparkling grape juice at the finish line. Fleet Feet Sports, 2522 Ridgeway Ave. 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. $23 to join Winter Warrior Program. 2704334; fleetfeetrochester.com. New Year’s Eve Soft Tip Dart Tournament Events all day; men’s and women’s doubles tournament begins at 12 p.m., $15 per player. Followed by mixed triples, $15 per player.
The blind draw at 9 p.m. is $10 per player. Champagne toast at midnight. Sunset Lanes, 1317 Chili Ave. 12 p.m.-2 a.m. 730-7301; deadcenterdarts.com. [ THEATER ] The Capitol Steps Satire of modern-day politicians, like Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, as well as other headlining current events. Jazz show prior to the performance, during intermission. Nazareth College Arts Center. 4245 East Ave. 2 p.m.-4 p.m. $45-$75. 389-2170; naz.edu/artscenter. “Upscale” Popular tunes performed by Matt Wegman, Marc Cataldi, Jason Mincer, and Ashley Jake Wegman. Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Ave. 7 p.m. On Sunday, January 1, 2 p.m. $27-$29. 461-2000; jccrochester.org
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Movies
Movie Theaters Searchable, up-to-the-minute movie times for all area theaters can be found at rochestercitynewspaper.com, and on City’s mobile website.
Brockport Strand 93 Main St, Brockport, 637-3310, rochestertheatermanagement.com
Canandaigua Theatres 3181 Townline Road, Canandaigua, 396-0110, rochestertheatermanagement.com
Cinema Theater 957 S. Clinton St., 271-1785, cinemarochester.com
Culver Ridge 16 2255 Ridge Rd E, Irondequoit 544-1140, regmovies.com
Dryden Theatre 900 East Ave., 271-3361, dryden.eastmanhouse.org
Eastview 13 Eastview Mall, Victor 425-0420, regmovies.com
Geneseo Theatres Geneseo Square Mall, 243-2691, rochestertheatermanagement.com
Greece Ridge 12 176 Greece Ridge Center Drive 225-5810, regmovies.com
Henrietta 18 525 Marketplace Drive 424-3090, regmovies.com
The Little 240 East Ave., 258-0444 thelittle.org
Movies 10 2609 W. Henrietta Road 292-0303, cinemark.com
Pittsford Cinema 3349 Monroe Ave., 383-1310 pittsford.zurichcinemas.com
Tinseltown USA/IMAX 2291 Buffalo Road 247-2180, cinemark.com
Webster 12 2190 Empire Blvd., 888-262-4386, amctheatres.com
Vintage Drive In 1520 W Henrietta Rd., Avon 226-9290, vintagedrivein.com
Fractured portraits Jackie
1962 televised White House tour, the immediate aftermath of her husband’s assassination, and her (R), DIRECTED BY PABLO LARRAÍN interview with a reporter from Life Magazine just NOW PLAYING one week later. Cutting between these three strands, Larraín shows us how Jackie (Natalie Portman, in a [ REVIEW ] BY ADAM LUBITOW remarkable, nuanced performance) engaged in her own form of myth-making, taking charge of the With his first English-language feature, Chilean historical narrative and working to forever ensure director Pablo Larraín (“No,” “Neruda”) mixes the legacy of John F. Kennedy. historical drama, character study, and moody tone Though hardly a rose-colored depiction, poem with just a touch of camp in “Jackie,” the you can sense the admiration Larraín and writer filmmaker’s intricate and enigmatic portrait of First Noah Oppenheim (previously most well-known Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. for his adaptations of dystopian YA novels Examining the subjects of celebrity, politics, “Allegiant” and “The Maze Runner”) have for and the process of constructing history, the film their subject. Her world has suddenly cracked isn’t exactly a biopic. Its scope is narrow, focusing open, but Jackie remains shrewdly pragmatic. on three specific points in Jackie’s brief time as Whether for her own vanity or for the sheer First Lady of the United States: the filming of her desire to regain a sense of purpose, she makes lavish funeral arrangements, allowing the world to share her family’s grief in the most public way possible. The film isn’t subtle, often having characters explicitly reiterate its major themes — especially during the interview segments — but then, the Kennedys weren’t Natalie Portman in “Jackie.” PHOTO COURTESY FOX SEARCHLIGHT.
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“Always Shine” (R), DIRECTED BY SOPHIA TAKAL OPENS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, AT THE LITTLE THEATRE
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Anna (Mackenzie Davis) and Beth (Caitlin FitzGerald) are two L.A. actresses looking to reconnect and repair their friendship while on a weekend getaway to Big Sur, where festering personal and professional jealousies make for a tenser experience than either anticipated. Then things get weird, as the unnerving “Always Shine” descends into a slippery tale of fractured identity in the vein of “Persona” and “Mulholland Drive.” Beth’s more acquiescent nature has resulted in her landing more gigs, and she’s found minor success acting in a string of cheapo slasher movies. She’s not thrilled that these films usually require her to take off her clothes, but at least it’s work. In every respect, Anna is decidedly more confrontational, and that’s made things more of a struggle for her. “Do you ever feel like a whore?,” she asks when jealousy bursts forth during a pleasant conversation about her friend’s recent career successes. There’ a righteous anger burning beneath Sophia Takal’s psychological thriller, fueled by Lawrence Michael Levine’s script, as it weaves in some sharp jabs at a misogynistic industry that pits women like Anna and Beth against one another. Davis and FitzGerald both deliver spectacular performances, wringing every ounce of tension from exchanges that become passive-aggressive (and sometimes just aggressive-aggressive) quests for dominance. Throughout, Takal’s formal invention — from non-linear editing to sound distortion — only adds to the growing feeling of unease. Visit rochestercitynewspaper.com on Friday for additional film coverage, including a review of the musicial “La La Land.”
[ OPENING ] ALWAYS SHINE (NR): On a weekend trip, two actress friends try to reconnect with one another, but suppressed jealousies and deep-seated resentments begin to rise. Little EVOLUTION (NR): The only residents of a seaside town are women and young boys, but when one of those boys spots a corpse floating in the ocean, he begins to question his existence and surroundings. Little THE FALLEN IDOL (1948): A butler working in a foreign embassy in London falls under suspicion when his wife accidentally falls to her death, and the only witness is an impressionable young boy. Dryden (Fri., Dec 30, 8 p.m.) FAME (1980): A musical chronicle of the lives of several teenagers who attend a New York high school for students gifted in the performing arts. Little (Fri., Dec. 30, 9 p.m.) MOONSTRUCK (1987): A woman finds herself in a difficult situation when she falls for the brother of the man she has agreed to marry. Starring Cher and Nicholas Cage. Dryden (Thu., Dec. 29, 8 p.m.) OCEAN WAVES (PG-13): As a young man returns home after his first year away at college he recalls his senior year of high school and the iron-willed, big city girl that turned his world upside down. Little WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY (1971): The snozzberries taste like snozzberries! Dryden (Sun., Jan 1, 2 p.m.) [ CONTINUING] THE ACCOUNTANT (R): As a math savant cooks the books for a new client, the Treasury Department closes in on his activities and the body count starts to rise. Starring Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick, J.K. Simmons, and John Lithgow. Movies 10 ALMOST CHRISTMAS (PG13): A dysfunctional family gathers together for their first Thanksgiving since their mom died. Starring Gabrielle Union, Danny Glover, Omar Epps, and Mo’Nique. Culver ARRIVAL (PG-13): Amy Adams stars as a linguist who’s recruit-
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HACKSAW RIDGE (R): The true story of WWII American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, the first Conscientious Objector in American history to win the Congressional Medal of Honor. Culver, Tinseltown INFERNO (PG-13): After waking up in a hospital with amnesia, professor Robert Langdon and a doctor must race against time to foil a deadly global plot. Starring Tom Hanks and Felicity Jones. Movies 10 JACK REACHER: NEVER GO BACK (PG-13): Jack Reacher must uncover the truth behind a major government conspiracy in order to clear his name and uncovers a potential secret from his past that could change his life forever. Movies 10 JACKIE (R): Following the assassination of her husband, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (Natalie Portman) fights through grief and trauma to define her husband’s historic legacy. Little, Pittsford LA LA LAND (PG-13): Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star as a jazz pianist and an aspiring actress who fall in love against the backdrop of modern-day Los Angeles in this swooning musical romance. Pittsford, Webster LION (PG-13): A 5-year-old Indian boy gets lost on the streets of Calcutta, and survives many challenges before being adopted by a couple in Australia. 25 years later, he sets out to find his lost family. Little, Pittsford MANCHESTER BY THE SEA (R): After his older brother passes away, a man is forced to return home to care for his 16-yearold nephew. Little, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown MOANA (PG): In this animated adventure, a young woman sets sail for a fabled island with the assistance from the legendary demi-god Maui. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster NOCTURNAL ANIMALS (R): An art gallery owner is haunted by her ex-husband’s novel, a violent thriller she interprets as a veiled threat and a symbolic revenge tale. Starring Amy Adams and Jake Gyllenhaal. Tinseltown OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY (R): When the uptight CEO threatens to shut down his branch, the branch manager throws
an epic Christmas party in order to land a big client and save the day. Starring Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, and Kate McKinnon. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster PASSENGERS (PG-13): A luxury spacecraft on a 120 year trek to a far off interstellar colony suffers a malfunction to its sleep chamber, causing two of its 5,000 passengers to be woken up 90 years early. Starring Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster QUEEN OF KATWE (PG): Based on the true story of a young girl who overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a chess master. Starring Lupita Nyong’o and David Oyelowo. Movies 10 ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY (PG-13): The first spin-off story of the “Star Wars” film franchise follows a team of resistance fighters on a dangerous mission to steal plans for the Death Star. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, IMAX, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster SING (PG): A koala bear decides to hold a singing competition in order to raise money to save his theater from closing. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster STORKS (PG): An animated adventure set in a world where storks have moved on from delivering babies to become a package delivery service. But when a baby is inadvertently manufactured, chaos ensues. Movies 10 TROLLS (PG): Two loveable trolls set off on a journey to rescue her friends from an angry giant in this animated adventure. Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, and Zooey Deschanel provide voices. Movies 10 WHY HIM? (R): An overprotective father forms a bitter rivalry with his daughter’s young rich boyfriend. With Bryan Cranston and James Franco. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster
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In revamping the home, the owners were careful to keep intact the original trim and the hardwood floors, which cover most of the first and second floors, the exceptions being the full bath on the second floor, which includes a clawfoot tub, and the half bath on the first floor. A small office on the second floor has been converted into a spacious walk-in closet for the front bedroom. Two other spacious bedrooms on the second floor have smaller, built-in closets. A fully-finished attic is ideal for a master suite, or perhaps as a home office. Built in 1913, the 2,229 square foot home is right around the corner from Highland Park and Mount Hope Cemetery. Enjoy the benefits of being in the Highland Park Neighborhood with an eclectic variety of restaurants a few minutes away in College Town or on South Ave. in the South Wedge. The unique property is listed at $219,900 by James “Bob” Blaine of Nothnagle Realtors. Call 585-698-2040 for more information.
There’s also a spacious 27-foot deep garage, with enough room for three cars. And, there’s a sky-lighted workshop along the side.
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Legal Ads [ LEGAL NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Basin Group, LLC. Articles Of Organization filed with SSNY on 11/18/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1600 Moseley Road, Suite 100, Victor, NY. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] 132 Rand St LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 12/12/16. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to Po Box 30071 Rochester, NY 14603 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] 216 Midland Ave Roc LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 11/15/16. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to Po Box 30071 Rochester, NY 14603 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] 228 Michigan LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 9/15/16. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to Lior Reich 39 State St #430 Rochester, NY 14614 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] 605 Garson LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 11/16/16. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to Po Box 30071 Rochester, NY 14603 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] Ace Aviation, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 12/6/16. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to princ address/RA Ashley Cheek 67 Hedgerow Cir Honeoye Falls, NY 14472 General Purpose
[ NOTICE ] Alb Veterinarian, PLLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 11/21/16. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to 896 Ridge Rd Webster, NY 14580 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] Articles of Organization with respect to 47 East Street, LLC, a New York Limited Liability Company, were filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York on November 10, 2016. The County in New York State where its office is located is Monroe County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of 47 East Street, LLC upon whom process against it may be served, and the post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against 47 East Street, LLC served upon it is 45 Exchange Blvd., Suite 701, Rochester, New York 14614. There are no exceptions adopted by the Company, or set forth in its Operating Agreement, to the limited liability of members pursuant to Section 609(a) of the Limited Liability Company Law of the State of New York. 47 East Street, LLC is formed for the purpose of real estate development, construction and management. [ NOTICE ] Avraham and Levana LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 12/1/16. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to Po Box 30071 Rochester, NY 14603 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] B&P Carpentry LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 11/9/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process The LLC, 1007 N.
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lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Fitzsimmons Electric LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 12/12/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process The LLC, 9 Warrington Dr., Fairport, NY 14450. General purpose. [ NOTICE ] Great Simon Properties, LLC filed Arts. of Org. with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on November 1, 2016. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to 105 McLaughlin Road, Rochester, NY 14615. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Green Amazon LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 12/7/16. LLC’s office is in Monroe Co. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SS will mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business location at 75 S. Clinton Ave., Ste. 510, Rochester, NY 14604. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Lao Management LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 11/23/16. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to POB 30071 Rochester, NY 14603 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] LucidityWorks, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 12/17/04. LLC’s office is in Monroe County. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SS shall mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business location at 100 Linden Oaks, Suite 202, Rochester, New York 14625. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Form. of NEEDLE IN A HAYSTACK, LLC (the “LLC”). Art. of Org. filed with Secretary of the State of NY (SSNY) on 11/30/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 22 Dickinson Crossing, Fairport NY 14450. Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of
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Dhamala Transportation, LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 11/10/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 39 Arborwood Crescent, Rochester, NY 14615. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 1175 Henrietta LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/2/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC c/o Sammy Feldman, 3445 Winton Place, Ste 228, Rochester, NY 14623. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 1400 Mt. Hope Ave LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/5/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, Attn: Be Walters, 54 Mountain Road, Rochester, NY 14625. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 1636 Monroe, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/2/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, c/o Sammy Feldman, 3445 Winton Place, Ste. 228, Rochester, NY 14623. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of BCP Holdings I LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 11/10/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1080 Pittsford Victor Rd., Ste. 100, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of BCP Holdings II LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 11/10/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1080 Pittsford Victor Rd., Ste. 100, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful
activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of BCP Holdings III LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 11/10/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1080 Pittsford Victor Rd., Ste. 100, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Broader View, LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 11/17/2016 Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 12 Tobey Court, Pittsford, NY. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of CHARLES BRESLAWSKI FARMS, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/16/2016. Office location, County of Monroe. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 501 Priem Rd., Hamlin, NY 14464. Purpose: any lawful act [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of CHASING DREAMS AND LITTLES LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/02/16. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: Jaclyn Mellone, 73 Copper Woods, Pittsford, NY 14534. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 73 Copper Woods, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Commercial Capital Sources LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/6/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, c/o Sammy Feldman, 3445 Winton Place, Ste. 228, Rochester, NY 14623. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of CONNIE FRASER MEDIATION, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/15/2016. Office location, County of Monroe.
SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Constance M. Fraser, 278 Pinebrook Dr., Rochester, NY 14616. Purpose: any lawful act [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Diwaan Biz LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) October 21, 2016. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at 87 Woodgreen Drive Pittsford NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities including leasing residential properties [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Ganesh Lakshmi Namah LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) October 20, 2016. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at 87 Woodgreen Drive Pittsford NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities including leasing residential properties [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Hinsdale Road Apartments LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 11/18/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1080 Pittsford Victor Rd., Ste. 100, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Japanese Tokyo Restaurant LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/8/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, c/o Sammy Feldman, 3445 Winton Place, Ste. 228, Rochester, NY 14623. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Joyhan International Trading, LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 06/20/2016 Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Universal Registered Agents, Inc, 99 Washington Ave, Ste 805A, Albany NY. Purpose: any lawful activities.
[ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of KITCHEN VERDE LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/14/16. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 33 Conrad Dr., Rochester, NY 14616. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of KNC ELEGANCE, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) September 22, 2016. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at 3001 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, New York 14618. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of Land Lady Professional Services, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the NY Secretary of State on 11/30/16. The office of the LLC is in Monroe County. The NY Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of such process to 233 Leonard Road, Rochester, NY 14616. The LLC is formed to engage in any lawful activity for which an LLC may be formed under the NY LLC law. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC). Name: MSH Capital Partners LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on November 29, 2016. Office location, Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: P.O. Box 30278, Rochester NY 14603 Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC). Name: Murray Street Holdings LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on November 15, 2016. Office location, Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: P.O. Box 30278, Rochester NY 14603 Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ]
Legal Ads Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC). Name: Steko Holdings LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on December 2, 2016. Office location, Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: P.O. Box 30278, Rochester NY 14603 Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of MC Mornings LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 11/18/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1080 Pittsford Victor Rd., Ste. 100, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Morgan 1238 Ridge LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 11/18/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1080 Pittsford Victor Rd., Ste. 100, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Morgan FP Apartments LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 12/7/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1080 Pittsford Victor Rd., Ste. 100, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Morgan Realty Development LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 11/28/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1080 Pittsford Victor Rd., Ste. 100, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of PremJay Research LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Sec’y of State(SSNY) on 09/20/2016. Office Location, County of Monroe. SSNY designated as agent upon whom
process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue Suite 202 Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful activity for which an LLC may be formed under the NY LLC Law. [ NOTICE ] NOTICE OF FORMATION OF QLUMI LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) on 11/25/2016. Office in Monroe County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to QLUMI LLC, 300 COUNCIL ROCK AVE., ROCHESTER, NY 14610. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of RCM Fulton LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 11/10/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1080 Pittsford Victor Rd., Ste. 100, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of RCM LaGrange LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 11/10/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1080 Pittsford Victor Rd., Ste. 100, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of RCM Webster I LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 11/10/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1080 Pittsford Victor Rd., Ste. 100, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of RCM Webster II LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 11/10/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1080 Pittsford Victor Rd., Ste. 100, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation
To place your ad in the LEGAL section, contact Tracey Mykins by phone at (585) 244-3329 x10 or by email at legals@rochester-citynews.com of RITCHIE NV PROPERTIES, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/07/16. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 2176 Lake Rd., Ste. 1, Hamlin, NY 14464. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity.
Services LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 11/14/2016. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at 46 Ballard Avenue, Spencerport, NY 14559. Purpose: any lawful activities.
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Notice of Formation of Susarc LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/27/16. Office Location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 144 Vermont St., Rochester, NY 14609. Purpose: any lawful activity.
Notice of Qual. of Lake Vista Realty LLC, Auth. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 12/1/16. Off. loc: Monroe Co. LLC org. in DE 11/17/16. SSNY desig. as agent of LLC upon whom proc. against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of proc. to 1080 Pittsford Victor Rd., Ste. 100, Pittsford, NY 1 4534. DE off. addr.: 3500 S. DuPont Hwy., Dover, DE 19901. Cert. of Form. on file: SSDE, Townsend Bldg., Dover, DE 19901. Purp: any lawful activities.
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Notice of Formation of TPW MEDIA LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/12/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 144 Ellingwood Dr., Rochester, NY 14618. Purpose: any lawful activity.
Notice of Qual. of Morgan Kings Realty LLC, Auth. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 12/1/16. Off. loc: Monroe Co. LLC org. in DE 11/17/16. SSNY desig. as agent of LLC upon whom proc. against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of proc. to 1080 Pittsford Victor Rd., Ste. 100, Pittsford, NY 14534. DE off. addr.: 3500 S. DuPont Hwy., Dover, DE 19901. Cert. of Form. on file: SSDE, Townsend Bldg., Dover, DE 19901. Purp: any lawful activities.
Notice of formation of ROC Pawn Brokers, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the NY Secretary of State on 11/29/16. The office of the LLC is in Monroe County. The NY Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of such process to 559 State St., Rochester, NY 14608. The LLC is formed to engage in any lawful activity for which an LLC may be formed under the NY LLC law. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Ron Hillengas Associates, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/7/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, c/o Sammy Feldman, 3445 Winton Place, Ste. 228, Rochester, NY 14623. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of S & D Properties of Rochester LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/14/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 2394 Ridgeway Avenue, Rochester, NY 14626, Attn: David E. Simpson, the registered agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Sankatmochan Hanuman LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) October 25, 2016. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at 87 Woodgreen Drive Pittsford NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities including leasing residential properties [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Simple Technology
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[ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Zito Drone Services, LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 8/4/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to John Zito, 111 Worthing Terrace, E. Rochester, NY 14445, the Reg. Agt. upon whom proc. may be served. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qual. of Brighton Gardens Apartments LLC, Auth. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 12/1/16. Off. loc: Monroe Co. LLC org. in DE 11/17/16. SSNY desig. as agent of LLC upon whom proc. against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of proc. to 1080 Pittsford Victor Rd., Ste. 100, Pittsford, NY 14534. DE off. addr.: 3500 S. DuPont Hwy., Dover, DE 19901. Cert. of Form. on file: SSDE, Townsend Bldg., Dover, DE 19901. Purp: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qual. of Glenbrook Manor Apartments LLC, Auth. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 12/1/16. Off. loc: Monroe Co. LLC org. in DE 11/17/16. SSNY desig. as agent of LLC upon whom proc. against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of proc. to 1080
Pittsford Victor Rd., Ste. 100, Pittsford, NY 14534. DE off. addr.: 3500 S. DuPont Hwy., Dover, DE 19901. Cert. of Form. on file: SSDE, Townsend Bldg., Dover, DE 19901. Purp: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ]
[ NOTICE ] Notice of Qual. of Waverly Wood Apartments LLC, Auth. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 12/1/16. Off. loc: Monroe Co. LLC org. in DE 11/17/16. SSNY desig. as agent of LLC upon whom proc. against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of proc. to 1080 Pittsford Victor Rd., Ste. 100, Pittsford, NY 14534. DE off. addr.: 3500 S. DuPont Hwy., Dover, DE 19901. Cert. of Form. on file: SSDE, Townsend Bldg., Dover, DE 19901. Purp: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of Aramco Performance Materials LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 12/14/16. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. bus. addr.: 9009 W. Loop South, Houston, TX 77096. LLC formed in DE on 10/12/16. NY Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave., NY, NY 10011, regd. agent upon whom process may be served. DE addr. of LLC: 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Sec. of State, 401 Federal St. #4, Dover, DE
19901. Purpose: all lawful purposes. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of FBM Logistics, LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/17/16. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in Indiana (IN) on 8/21/02. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 2741 Walnut Avenue, Ste. 200, Tustin, CA 92780. IN address of LLC: 3310 Busy Bee Lane, Indianapolis, IN 46227. Arts. of Org. filed with IN Secy. of State, 200 W. Washington St., Room 201, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of FBM Wholesale Builders Supply LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/14/16. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 5/7/14. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 2741 Walnut Ave., Ste. 200, Tustin, CA 92780. DE address of LLC: 850 New Burton Road, Ste. 201, Dover, DE 19904. Arts. of Org. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of Kingsland Capital LLC, name amended to: Kingsland Advisors LLC. Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/23/14. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 09/04/14. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Corporation Service Company, 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. Address to be maintained in DE: 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Arts of Org. filed with the Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of MIG Building Systems of East Syracuse, LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 11/15/16. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. bus. addr.: 495 S. High St., Suite 50, Columbus, OH 43215. LLC formed in DE on 10/4/16. NY Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave.,
NY, NY 10011. DE addr. of LLC: 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Sec. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: all lawful purposes.
whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process The LLC, P.O. Box 247, Spencerport, NY 14559. General purpose.
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Ol Invest LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 11/22/16. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to POB 30071 Rochester, NY 14603 General Purpose
Notice of Qualification of MIG Building Systems, LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 11/15/16. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. bus. addr.: 495 S. High St., Suite 50, Columbus, OH 43215. LLC formed in DE on 10/4/16. NY Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave., NY, NY 10011. DE addr. of LLC: 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Sec. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: all lawful purposes. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of Nettime Solutions, L.L.C. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 12/14/16 Office location: Monroe County. LLC organized in AZ on 1/18/08. NY Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave., NY, NY 10011, regd. agent upon whom process may be served. Principal office address: 911 Panorama Trail South, Rochester, NY 14625. Cert. of Org. filed with Executive Director, AZ Corporation Commission, 1300 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007. Purpose: all lawful purposes. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of PLATINUM-LECHASE CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/7/16. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in Massachusetts (MA) on 4/23/14. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: National Corporate Research, Ltd., 10 E. 40th St., 10th Fl., NY, NY 10016. MA address of LLC: 109 Oak Street, Suite 202, Newton, MA 02646. Arts. of Org. filed with MA Secy. of Commonwealth, One Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Nujourni LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 9/13/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon
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[ NOTICE ] PVF Flooring LLC filed Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State on November 7, 2016. Its office is located in Monroe County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served and a copy of any process shall be mailed to 141 Atlantic Ave., Fairport, NY 14450. The purpose of the Company is to provide flooring installation. [ NOTICE ] Rochester Real Estate Exchange LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 12/13/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process The LLC, 33 Crystal Springs Ln., Fairport, NY 14450. General purpose. [ NOTICE ] Rocstar Development II LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 11/21/16. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to PO Box 26449 Rochester, NY 14626 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] Serenity Massage By Jodi, PLLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 11/10/16. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to 12 Dona Lea Fairport, NY 14450 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] Stunz Properties LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 9/27/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process The LLC, 62 Stunz St., Rochester, NY 14609. General purpose. [ NOTICE ] Tmpm Real Estate Holdings, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 10/24/16. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to Lior Reich 39 State St #430
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Legal Ads > page 37 Rochester, New York, 14614 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] VY Express, LLC filed Arts. of Org. with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on October 28, 2016. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to 227 Hilltop Lane, Spencerport, NY 14559. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] XL Construction Supply, LLC. Filed 11/9/16 Office: Monroe co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to:5 Sheldon Dr. Spencerport, NY 14559 Purpose: all lawful [ NOTICE } Eini F Holding LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 10/25/16. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to P.O Box 30071 Rochester, NY 14603 General Purpose [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] BNR Engineering, LLC filed Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State on August 8, 2015. Its office is in Monroe County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served and a copy of any process shall be mailed to Jeron Rogers 67 Marion St. Rochester, NY 14610. The purpose of the Company is engineering services [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] Ellman Restaurants LLC filed Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State on 11/1/16. Its office is located in Monroe County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served and a copy of any process shall be mailed to 1042 Ravenside Lane E Webster, NY 14580 . The purpose of the Company is any lawful activity [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] Notice of Formation of 2835 Monroe Hotel, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/1/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to principal business location: The LLC, 2851 Monroe
Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ] The name of the Limited Liability Company (LLC) is CERC-NS Properties, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on October 24, 2016. Office location is Monroe County, New York. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at PO Box 17408, Rochester, NY 14617. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ] TKL Photography LLC (the “LLC”). Articles of Organizations of the LLC were filed with Secretary of State NY (“SSNY”) on November 14, 2016. LLC’s office location is to be in Monroe County, State of NY. The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is: Tasneem Luto, 775 Park Ave, Floor 2 Apt 1, Rochester, NY 14607. The LLC is to be managed by its members. No members of the LLC shall be liable in their capacity as members of the LLC for debts, obligations, or liabilities of the LLC. Purpose of the LLC: any and all lawful activities. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC ] 585 Supplements, LLC has filed articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State on November 28, 2016 with an effective date of formation of November 28, 2016. Its principal place of business is located at 128 Citation Drive, Henrietta, New York in Monroe County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served. A copy of any process shall be mailed to 128 Citation Drive, Henrietta, New York 14467. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful activity for which Limited Liability Companies may be organized under Section 203 of the New York Limited Liability Company Law. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC ] Get Slim Rochester, LLC has filed articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State on December 2, 2016
To place your ad in the LEGAL section, contact Tracey Mykins by phone at (585) 244-3329 x10 or by email at legals@rochester-citynews.com with an effective date of formation of December 2, 2016. Its principal place of business is located at 215 Spencerport Rd., Rochester, NY in Monroe County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served. A copy of any process shall be mailed to 215 Spencerport Road, Spencerport, New York 14606. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful activity for which Limited Liability Companies may be organized under Section 203 of the New York Limited Liability Company Law. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC ] Hyperspectral Solutions LLC was organized in the state of Ohio on 6/30/15 and has filed an application for authority with the New York Secretary of State on 10/25/16. Its principal place of business is located at 125 Tech Park Drive, Rochester, New York in Monroe County. The New York Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served. A copy of any process shall be mailed to 125 Tech Park Drive, Rochester, New York 14626. The address of the office required to be maintained in the jurisdiction of its organization is InCorp Services, Inc., 9435 Waterstone Boulevard Suite 140, Cincinnati, OH 45249. The name and address of the authorized officer in its jurisdiction of organization where a copy of its certificate of organization is filed is Ohio Secretary of State, 180 East Broad Street, 16th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful activity for which Limited Liability Companies may be organized. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC ] LCMJ Holding Company LLC has filed articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State on December 2, 2016 with an effective date of formation of December 2, 2016. Its principal place of business is located at 5 Cardinal Forest Lane, Spencerport, NY in Monroe County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served. A copy of any process shall be mailed to 5 Cardinal Forest Lane, Spencerport, New York 14559. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful activity for which Limited Liability Companies may be organized under Section 203 of the New York Limited Liability Company Law. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION
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OF MMPO, LLC ] MMPO, LLC (the “LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with NY Secretary of State (SSNY) 12/14/16. Office location: Monroe County, NY. Principal business location: 1265 Scottsville Rd, Rochester, NY 14624. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to CT Corporation System, 111 Eighth Avenue, NY, NY 10011 which is also the registered agent upon whom process may be served. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF PLLC ] Notice is hereby given that Suzanne Allphin Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, PLLC, a Professional Limited Liability Company, filed Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State on December 2, 2016. The principal office is located in the County of Monroe, State of New York, and the Secretary of State was designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company is: 46 French Creek Drive, Rochester, New York 14618. The purpose of the company is to engage in the profession of Registered Professional Nursing. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF WILHUSKY HOTEL, LLC ] WilHusky Hotel, LLC (the “LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with NY Secretary of State (SSNY) 12/9/16. Office location: Monroe County, NY. Principal business location: 1265 Scottsville Rd, Rochester, NY 14624. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to CT Corporation System, 111 Eighth Avenue, NY, NY 10011 which is also the registered agent upon whom process may be served. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF WILHUSKY STUDENT HOUSING, LLC ]
WilHusky Student Housing, LLC (the “LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with NY Secretary of State (SSNY) 12/9/16. Office location: Monroe County, NY. Principal business location: 1265 Scottsville Rd, Rochester, NY 14624. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to CT Corporation
System, 111 Eighth Avenue, NY, NY 10011 which is also the registered agent upon whom process may be served. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE OF SALE ] Index No. 2016-1803 SUPREME COURT STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE ESL Federal Credit Union, Plaintiff, vs.Tracey M. Jackson f/k/a Tracey M. Davis; Advantage Federal Credit Union; Justin Banks, Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated November 28, 2016, entered herein, I, the undersigned, the Referee in said Judgment named, will sell at public auction in the Foreclosure Auction Area, Hall of Justice - Lower Level Atrium, 99 Exchange Boulevard, Rochester, New York, in the County of Monroe on January 11, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., on that day, the premises directed by said Judgment to be sold and therein described as follows: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, situate in the City of Rochester, County of Monroe and State of New York, known as 23 Flanders Street, Rochester, NY; Tax Account No. 135.25-1-2 Said premises are sold subject to any state of facts an accurate survey may show, zoning restrictions and any amendments thereto, covenants, restrictions, agreements, reservations, and easements of record and prior liens, if any, municipal departmental violations, and such other provisions as may be set forth in the Complaint and Judgment filed in this action. Judgment amount: $39,047.79 plus, but not limited to, costs, disbursements, attorney fees and additional allowance, if any, all with legal interest. DATED: December 2016 Vivian Aquilina, Esq., Referee LACY KATZEN LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 130 East Main Street Rochester, New York 14604 Telephone: (585) 324-5767 [ NOTICE OF SALE ] Index No. 2016-2622 SUPREME COURT STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE Klemens Leskovics’ Living Trust, dated September 25, 2006, Plaintiff, vs. Gergely Gyorfi; James Bianchi; Julia Bianchi; Gergely Gyorfi, d/b/a G&G Garge; Seanknequa Miller; Linda Murray, Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated November 30, 2016, entered herein, I, the undersigned, the Referee in said Judgment named, will sell at public auction in the Foreclosure Auction
Area, Hall of Justice - Lower Level Atrium, 99 Exchange Boulevard, Rochester, New York, in the County of Monroe on January 20, 2017 at 9:30 a.m., on that day, the premises directed by said Judgment to be sold and therein described as follows: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, situate in the City of Rochester, County of Monroe and State of New York, known as 1220F and 1220R Lyell Avenue, Rochester, NY; Tax Account No. 105.62-1-8./ HOME and 105.62-1-8./ NHOM. Said premises are sold subject to any state of facts an accurate survey may show, zoning restrictions and any amendments thereto, covenants, restrictions, agreements, reservations, and easements of record and prior liens, if any, municipal departmental violations, and such other provisions as may be set forth in the Complaint and Judgment filed in this action. Judgment amount: $60,725.14 plus, but not limited to, costs, disbursements, attorney fees and additional allowance, if any, all with legal interest. DATED: December 2016 Sara Stout Ashcraft, Esq., Referee LACY KATZEN LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 130 East Main Street Rochester, New York 14604 Telephone: (585) 324-5767 [ PLLC NOTICE OF FORMATION ] The name of the professional service limited liability company is Passero Associates Engineering & Architecture, PLLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on 11/10/16. The office of the PLLC is located in Monroe County. The NY Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the PLLC upon whom process may be served. A copy of the process served shall be mailed to 242 W. Main St., Ste. 100, Rochester, NY 14614. The PLLC is managed by 1 or more managers. The purpose of the PLLC is to practice engineering and architecture. [ PUBLIC NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of INSURGENCE GROUP, LLC. Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/16/16. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 08/03/16. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at 70 Linden Oaks, Third Floor, Rochester, NY 14625. DE Address of LLC, c/o NRAI Services, LLC,
160 Greentree Drive, Suite 101, Dover, DE 19904. Certficate of Formation filed with DE Secretary of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS ] Index No. 20163568 STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF MONROE PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, -vs- THE HEIRS AT LARGE OF JOSEPHINE HULL A/K/A JOSEPHINE M. HULL, deceased, and all persons who are husbands, widows, grantees, mortgagees, lienors, heirs, devisees, distributees, successors in interest of such of them as may be dead, and their husbands and wives, heirs, devisees, distributes and successors of interest of all of whom and whose names and places are unknown to Plaintiff; MARY VAN ROO; MICHAEL HULL; SAMANTHA HULL; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; “JOHN DOE” AND “JANE DOE” said names being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants of premises being foreclosed herein, Defendants. Mortgaged Premises: 66 TOMAHAWK TRAIL, HENRIETTA, NY 14467 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. Your failure to appear or answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you, unless the Defendant obtained a bankruptcy discharge and such other or further relief as may be just and equitable. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer to the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you
and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. That this action is being amended to include MARY VAN ROO, MICHAEL HULL, and SAMANTHA HULL, AS POSSIBLE HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF JOSEPHINE HULL A/K/A JOSEPHINE M. HULL, deceased. This action is being amended to also include UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE. MONROE County is designated as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the mortgaged premises. Dated: OCTOBER 3, 2016 Mark K. Broyles, Esq. FEIN SUCH & CRANE, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff Office and P.O. Address 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 Rochester, New York 14614 Telephone No. (585) 232-7400 Section: 176.15 Block: 5 Lot: 66 NATURE AND OBJECT OF ACTION The object of the above action is to foreclose a mortgage held by the Plaintiff recorded in the County of MONROE, State of New York as more particularly described in the Complaint herein. TO THE DEFENDANT, the plaintiff makes no personal claim against you in this action. To the above named defendants: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the HON. DANIEL J. DOYLE, justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated NOVEMBER 15, 2016 and filed along with the supporting papers in the MONROE County Clerk’s Office. This is an action to foreclose a Mortgage. ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, situate in the Town of Henrietta, County of Monroe and State of New York, known and described as Lot 211 as said lot is shown on a map of Indian Hills, Section VI, which said map is on file in Monroe County Clerk’s office in Liber 164 of Maps, at pages 56 and 57. Mortgaged Premises: 66 TOMAHAWK TRAIL, HENRIETTA, NY 14467.
Fun [ NEWS OF THE WEIRD ] BY CHUCK SHEPHERD
Holes Against Humanity
The rebellion against the absurdities of Black Friday this year by the organization Cards Against Humanity came in the form of raising money to dig a pointless hole in the ground. During the last week of November, people “contributed” $100,573, with Cards digging initially for 5.5 seconds per donated dollar. In 2015, according to an NPR report, Cards raised $71,145 by promising to do “absolutely nothing” with it, and the year before, $180,000 by selling bits of bull feces. (Asked why Cards doesn’t just give the money to charity, a spokesperson asked why donors themselves don’t give it to charity. “It’s (their) money.”)
Government in Action
New York City’s Department of Parks and Recreation has completed its two-year project of assigning ID numbers (with arboreal characteristics) to every one of the 685,781 trees in the city’s five boroughs. More than 2,300 volunteers walked the streets, then posted each tree’s location, measurements, Google Street View image, and ecological benefits for the surrounding neighborhoods (rainwater retained, air pollution reduced). (Privacy activists hope the National Security Agency is not inspired by this.)
The Continuing Crisis
A note in The New York Times in October mentioned a website that comprehensively covers everything worth knowing and wondering — about shoelaces. Ian’s Shoelace Site shows and discusses (and rates) lacing methods, how to mix lace colors, how to tie
(comparing methods, variations and, again, ratings), lengths of laces (how to calculate, which formulas to use, what to do with excess lengths), “granny knots,” aglet repair and much more — neatly laid out in dozens of foolproof drawings for the shoelace- challenged (because no one wants to be caught in a shoelace faux pas). Though the presidential election of 2016 was certainly more volatile than usual, one reaction to the outcome was the apparent ease with which some in America’s next generation of college-trained leaders were sidelined by self-described emotional pain. The Wall Street Journal reported that special attention was given by administrators at Tufts University, the University of Kansas and Ivy League Cornell, among other places, where their young adults could “grieve” over the election and seek emotional support, such as use of “therapy dogs” in Kansas and, at the University of Michigan, the availability of Play-Doh and coloring books for distraction.
Ironies
(1) The county executive in Cleveland, Ohio, complained in November of lack of funds (because the county’s credit is “maxed out”) for necessary renovations to its well-known sports and concert venue, the Quicken Loans Arena. (2) In November, after a companion asked Victoria Vanatter, 19, what blood-sucking was like, she let him slice her arm with a razor to have a taste, but the two then argued, and Vanatter allegedly grabbed a knife and slashed him for real. Police in Springfield, Missouri, arrested her after both people were stitched up at a hospital.
[ LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION ON PAGE 33 ] [ LOVESCOPE ] BY EUGENIA LAST ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your actions will speak volumes about who you are and what you are willing to offer. Listen carefully to what others have to say, and you’ll know instantly whether you should stick around or take off. Don’t waste time on someone who doesn’t share your morals. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Load up your datebook with festive engagements, activities and entertainment, and you will find a way into someone’s heart. Strike up a conversation about your beliefs and concerns, and you will meet someone who is into the same things as you. Suggest a joint venture, and see what blossoms.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Romance will be plentiful, but staying true to one person will be a challenge. Take a step back and consider which partner you really want in your forever life before you or someone else gets hurt. Honesty is the best policy. If you can’t make up your mind, say so. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t fear being different or checking out someone who comes from a cultural background that’s unlike yours. Working together to form a union that takes the best of both yours and your partner’s worlds will turn out to be rich in traditions, enlightening and extremely fulfilling.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): With a couple of trendy changes to your appearance, you will attract some unusual and interesting encounters. How you present yourself will be the turning point you have been looking for when it comes to finding the right partner. Be true to yourself, and you’ll meet someone who is true to you. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Participation will lead to interesting and unique new friendships. Expressing your thoughts and feelings will help you cross barriers with someone who has been distant in the past. An open mind plus an open heart will lead to interactions that go above and beyond your expectations.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You are more than ready to say yes to someone who makes a play to win your heart. A physical change you make will draw attention from someone you never considered in the past. Socialize with people from unique backgrounds and generations. Someone older or younger will grab your attention. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Put passion, affection, generosity and a commitment in one unique package, and offer it to someone you feel has your back. Companionship will speak volumes regarding the success you have in your personal relationships. Don’t let chemistry alone be your
determining factor when it comes to a lifelong partner. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A problem with trust and honesty prevails. Look inward, and if you aren’t happy with your personal life, look at your options. It’s never too late to backtrack or to alter the way you move forward. Your happiness is dependent on the choices you make. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Take a walk down memory lane, and if someone from your past keeps coming to mind, make a point to reconnect before the year comes to a close. Your actions could very well change the course of your life. Do your best to clear doubt and avoid regret.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A quick makeover will get you in the right frame of mind to approach someone you find yourself attracted to. A sincere and romantic gesture will be difficult for anyone you pursue to resist. Love at first sight can lead to an unexpected change of status. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Sort out any differences you have with someone you are attracted to before you make a commitment. Make sure your motives are legitimate and that the partner you choose has your best interest at heart as well. A serious discussion will lead to a decision to make a commitment.
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